Egat forecasts rise in electricity demand
Postive signs seen in first half of the year
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) estimates electricity output and imports this year to rise by 1.68% to 195.16 billion kilowatt hour (KWH), from 191.93 billion KWH last year, due to a extended hot season and positive socio-economic factors.
Egat governor, Boonyanit Wongrukmit, said the increase is based on assumptions that power demand will be driven by exports, which are expected to grow, and more vaccinated people.
The hot season this year extended into June and July, too, leading to greater use of air conditioners.
Power demand is expected to grow this year after a 3%…
