Peak power demand forecast to increase
The country’s electricity consumption in the summer months is expected to reach 35,889 megawatts (MW) at peak hours, up 4.6% from the same season last year. Sarawut Kaewtathip, deputy permanent energy secretary, said the projection of power demand is estimated from Meteorological Department projections of the weather this summer reaching 42-43C.
Yuthana Praiwan
