‘Systems have kept pace with growing load’
Panaji: Goa has witnessed a steady rise in peak electricity demand over the past four years, with official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday indicating an increase of 20%, even as the state continues to maintain a zero power deficit.
The data was tabled by Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Power Shripad Naik in response to a question asked by MP Vivek Tankha pertaining to the assessment of the rising electricity demand in the country and the preparedness of the national grid to meet the peak demand during extreme weather conditions.
The figures in the reply show that Goa’s peak demand stood at 718 MW in 2022-23, rising to 776 MW in 2023-24 and further to 810 MW in 2024-25. In the current financial year 2025-26 (till February), the state has recorded a peak demand of 864 MW, the highest so far.
The data reveals a year-on-year growth of 8.1% between 2022-23 and 2023-24, followed by a 4.4% increase in 2024-25 and a further 6.7% rise in the ongoing year. Overall, the jump from 718 MW to 864 MW reflects a 20.3% increase in peak power demand within a short span. Despite this sharp rise, Goa has consistently met its entire demand, reporting zero peak deficit across all four years, indicating that the state’s power procurement and distribution systems have kept pace with the growing load.
The officials attribute the increase in demand to higher household consumption, widespread use of air-conditioners and growth in tourism and commercial establishments. It is also learnt that seasonal spikes, particularly during the summer and peak tourist months, have also contributed to the higher load requirements.
Goa depends largely on power allocations from the central grid and external purchases.
