Chandigarh Meets 92 Percent Diwali Demand Through Clean Energy

Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd. (CPDL) met around 92 percent of the city's household electricity demand through non-fossil fuel sources during morning hours on Diwali, with renewable energy accounting for nearly 75 percent of the supply.

The achievement marks the second consecutive year that Chandigarh has powered a major share of its Diwali electricity demand through non-fossil energy sources.

The electricity supply was primarily sourced from hydro, solar, wind and nuclear power, while thermal energy accounted for only a small portion of the total supply. According to CPDL, the limited use of thermal power was necessary to meet the technical operational requirements of thermal power stations.

The development reflects the distribution company's efforts to increase the share of clean energy in Chandigarh's electricity mix and reduce dependence on conventional power sources.

Brajesh Kumar, CEO of CPDL, said that the company was proud to have supplied a major share of Chandigarh's electricity through clean energy for the second consecutive Diwali. He said that the company would continue to strengthen its renewable energy portfolio and contribute towards making Chandigarh a model city for clean energy.

Apart from the higher contribution of non-fossil sources, CPDL also reported uninterrupted electricity supply on Diwali eve, ensuring seamless power availability during the celebrations.

CPDL is the electricity distribution and retail supply company for the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It is part of the power business of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and is responsible for electricity distribution, retail supply and consumer services in the city.