Power consumption reached 35,830MW on Monday night, say energy leaders
PUBLISHED: 23 Apr 2024 at 18:24
Power demand reached a new large of 35,830 mw at 8. According to energy officials, temperatures globally averaged 35 to 38C on Monday at 58 p.m., with a top temperature of 42 C recorded the same day.
The requirement exceeded the previous history of 34,656MW set on April 6 on that night.
Energy officials claim that the protracted warm charm has caused record power consumption records to be set and broken eight times since Feb 22 when demand for 309MW first exceeded the previous month’s report.
Outside of the hot and dry season, energy use in Thailand is typically less than 30,000MW.
According to an earlier estimate from the Energy Policy and Planning Office, demand peakes this year will reach 35,000MW as a result of the effects of the El Nio weather phenomenon.
This continuous event causes the sea to heat up, causing more temperatures, and causing drought in many nations.
The Meteorological Department announced on Monday that it anticipates a week of extremely hot weather in the North, Northeast, key plains, and west.
These areas are expected to experience extremely warm and cloudy weather through April 28 due to a low-pressure system.
Heat may reach 43°C in the North, 42C in the northern plains, 41C in Greater Bangkok, the Northeast and the East, and 40C in the South, the ministry said.
People were advised to avoid prolonged outdoors activities if feasible.
The sun will be at its peak over Bangkok, straight above it as it migrates northwest, at 12. 16pm on Friday, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand.
The Thai Industry Sentiment Index increased to 92 as a result of the warm weather. 4 positions in March, from 90 in February, according to a record by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Kriengkrai Thiennukul, president of the FTI, attributed the boost primarily to people buying more home appliances and furnishings.
Because of the hotter climate, he claimed, air conditioners have sold well this time.