Indian Energy Exchange Records Significant Growth in May 2024

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s leading power-trading platform, announced impressive results for the month of May 2024. The exchange witnessed a surge in overall volume, reaching 10,633 Million Units (MU), reflecting a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 28.9%.

Key Highlights

• Electricity Trading: Electricity volumes reached 9,568 MU in May 2024, representing a substantial 21% growth compared to May 2023.
• Renewable Energy Boom: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) witnessed a remarkable 640.3% YoY increase, with volumes reaching 1,055 MU. This upsurge indicates a growing focus on renewable energy adoption.
• Record Low REC Prices: On May 29, 2024, the REC market witnessed an all-time low price of ₹165 per certificate. This presents a cost-effective opportunity for entities to fulfil their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) and for sustainability-conscious consumers.

Market Stability

Proactive government and regulatory measures, including the sale of surplus power on exchanges, increased fuel supplies, and improved power plant availability, contributed to a rise in sell-side liquidity. This, in turn, helped maintain market stability and kept power exchange prices under control. Notably, the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) clearing price for May 2024 was ₹5.3 per unit, reflecting a significant decrease of over 20% compared to prices determined through bilateral contracts.

Rising Energy Demand

According to government data from May 2024, India’s overall energy consumption reached 156.3 Billion Units (BUs), marking a substantial 15% YoY increase. The nation also experienced an all-time high peak demand of 250 GW on May 30th, 2024, alongside the highest single-day energy consumption of 5,466 MU.

Market Segment Growth

• Day-Ahead Market (DAM): DAM volume rose by 7.5% YoY, reaching 4,371 MU in May 2024 compared to 4,066 MU in May 2023.
• Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM): RTM volume achieved its highest monthly volume ever in May 2024, registering a 38.3% YoY increase. The segment witnessed an average daily trading volume exceeding 100 MU throughout May 2024.

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