Chandigarh: Punjab’s electricity demand has remained above 16,000 MW, with subdued monsoon activity and high humidity keeping power consumption elevated. The state has already recorded more high-demand days this year than it did during the corresponding period in 2025.
In August 2026, Punjab’s average electricity supply stood at 3,287 lakh units (LU), while the highest daily supply was 3,583 LU on August 2. Demand exceeded supply on eight days, with the largest shortfall of 38.55 lakh units recorded on August 13.
By comparison, the state’s average daily supply in August 2025 was 2,705 LU, when heavy rainfall had significantly reduced electricity demand. The highest daily supply that month was 3,481 LU on August 9.
Demand remained high in June and July
In July 2026, the average electricity supply was 3,469 LU, against demand of 3,491 LU. The highest daily supply was 3,776 LU on July 18.
In June 2026, PSPCL supplied an average of 3,028 LU, with the highest daily supply of 3,862 LU recorded on June 29. In June 2025, the average supply was 3,052 LU, while the highest daily supply was 3,510 LU on June 13.
Coal stocks remain adequate
A PSPCL official said coal stocks at the state’s thermal power plants remain adequate, particularly as the paddy-season demand is nearing its end.
Current coal stocks are estimated at around:
Lehra Mohabbat: 16 days
Ropar Thermal: 30 days
Goindwal: 14 days
Rajpura Thermal: 14 days
Talwandi Sabo: 10 days
However, on Tuesday, three units at Lehra Mohabbat and one unit at Ropar Thermal were non-operational, mainly because of coal-related issues.
