BANGKOK: Thailand’s power peak in 2016 is expected to hit 28,500 megawatt, according to an estimate by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand under the assumption that average temperature would rise by 4 per cent to 38.5 degree Celcius.
The electricity consumption should hit a new record some time during April and May, due to severe drought. “Last year’s peak at 27,345.8MW was recorded at 2.02pm on June 11 when the average temperature stayed at 36.7 degree Celcius,” said deputy Egat governor Suthon Boonprasong who is in charge of transmission system.
“This year’s peak should be higher from last year due to the heat and the severe drought influenced by the El Nino phenomenon.” On March 17, the power peak was at 27,002.4MW when average temperature was 36.1 degree Celcius. Suthon said that Egat closely followed the situation to ensure no power shortage. He also urged all to cut down unnecessary power usage.
