Power consumption hits another high
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The continuing hot weather and extended drought raised electricity consumption to a new high of 29,403.7 megawatts yesterday, the sixth new high this year and the fourth consecutive peak day, as the average temperature nationwide soared to 37.8 degrees Ce
Soonchai Kumnoonsate, governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said Thursday’s peak was reached at 2.23pm. The figure for Wednesday was 29,249.4MW.
High temperatures, the extended drought and school closures have pushed electricity consumption to new highs. However, power consumption next month should fall slightly thanks to Labour Day and two traditional national holidays, Egat says.
