India saw a seasonal record power consumption in December, with peak demand surging very close to the summer levels, when electricity demand in the country is at its highest. Chillier weather in December and the increased use of heating appliances have resulted in peak demand surging to 241 gigawatts (GW), up by 7.5% compared to December 2024, according to data from India’s Central Electricity Authority cited by Bloomberg. This was very close to the 243 GW peak demand this summer. India’s electricity demand is typically at its…