The Delhi Government has drawn up an ambitious investment roadmap to future-proof the capital’s power infrastructure, committing around Rs 17,000 crore over the next three years to transmission and distribution upgrades. The plan focuses on strengthening the backbone of Delhi’s electricity network by modernising transmission lines, expanding grid substations and reinforcing local distribution systems to improve reliability and resilience.
A high-level review chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assessed the progress of ongoing projects and outlined an action plan extending up to 2029. Officials highlighted that Delhi’s electricity demand has been climbing steadily, driven by population growth, increasing penetration of air conditioners and household appliances, and the rising adoption of electric vehicles. Peak demand, which crossed roughly 8,400 MW in 2025, is currently growing at an estimated four to five per cent annually, with the sharpest spikes typically seen during the summer months of June and July.
Projections shared during the review indicate that if current consumption patterns continue, the city’s peak power requirement could rise to about 11,500–12,000 MW by 2030 and further to nearly 19,000–20,000 MW by 2040. The proposed investments are therefore aimed not only at capacity augmentation but also at ensuring stable, safe and high-quality power supply across all zones of the capital. The meeting also took stock of the implementation status of the Centre’s Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, which is expected to play a supporting role in meeting future demand through rooftop solar adoption.