New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Peak demand and peak supply both reached 258 GW in August, up 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) on a 6 per cent base, even as non-solar shortages persisted during the evening, according to a report by Antique.

The report, citing findings from the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) August 2026 Wear and Tear Committee, indicated that the country's power network faces rising operational strain from thermal adjustments rather than renewable expansion alone.

Energy demand stood at 169 BU, rising 13 per cent, while the evening peak touched 245 GW, marking an 8 per cent increase. Around 1 to 2 GW of shortages occurred during non-solar hours, even while the monthly peak was met entirely.

Total installed capacity reached 5...