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New Delhi, July 8, 2009

Delhi creates History – Peak Demand touches 4408 MW

BSES supplied a record 2940 MW – sourcing 530 MW of ADDITIONAL power

Demand rises by a whopping 5.4% in the last fortnight

Last fortnight witnessed Delhi create a new record in power consumption – almost every alternate day. The National Capital, once again created history today, when its electricity demand of 4404 MW was successfully met at 4:16 pm. BSES, the city’s premier power distribution company, also supplied a record 2940 MW to its consumers - the highest ever so far.

For the record, Delhi’s peak power demand has steadily increased by a whopping 5.4%in the last fortnight.

June 24	4177 MW
June 27	4231 MW
June 29	4261 MW
June 30	4337 MW
July 8	4404 MW

It is pertinent to mention that Delhi’s per capita electricity consumption of 1265 Units /annum, is more than double of the national average of 606 units/ annum

Today BSES sourced 530 MW of ADDITIONAL power from the following sources:

• HPSEB 165 MW
• Nav Bharat (Through RETL) 80 MW
• Power Exchange 135 MW
• UPCL 75MW
• PTC 50 MW
• Lanco 25 MW

BSES, Delhi’s premier power distribution company, is committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all its consumers.

For further information please contact:

Prashant Dua	Chandra P Kamat
Corporate Communications	Corporate Communications
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