Additional peak load caused by an outdoor temperature increase of 1 °C and avoided peak load due to higher efficiency ACs sales in India, 2019-2030 – Charts – Data & Statistics - IEA

Sources

IEA (2024) Real-Time Electricity Tracker, (accessed on 19 September 2024); IEA (2025) Weather, Climate and Energy Tracker, (accessed on 19 September 2024).

Notes

High efficiency scenario assumes replaced and new equipment from 2024 to 2030 to be in line with the IEA Net Zero emissions guide space cooling (SEER 5.0 – 6.5).

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