Electricity consumption peaked last week due to heat wave

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• The peak of consumption in summer months reached a new peak at 8.00 p.m. on 2 July, with the instantaneous demand for electricity reaching almost 8,500 MW, exceeding the previous maximum of 30 June 2025.

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• The previous maximum had been recorded on 13 July 2022.

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• Electricity consumption recorded new peaks last week, in summer months, following the heat wave that has been felt in Portugal, according to data released today by REN

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• The extreme heat felt in Portugal even set a record of electricity consumption in summer months, REN – National Energy Networks announced.

  according to Jornal Económico

• For REN, “the consumption values now achieved show a trend of approximation”, something that has been observed, highlighted, among the maximum summer and winter consumptions.

  according to ECO

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• The peak of consumption in summer months reached a new peak at 8 p.m. on July 2, with instant demand for electricity reaching..

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• The previous maximum had been recorded on 13 July 2022.

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