MEA confirms its smart electricity system is ready for the 2026 summer peak, ensuring a stable and safe distribution.
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) announced its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 summer peak demand, implementing its Smart Metro Grid and proactive maintenance to ensure system stability.
These measures aim to meet increasing electricity consumption driven by economic growth and hot weather, while also enhancing public convenience and providing financial relief through tariff reductions and payment extensions.
Fast Facts
·Peak demand forecast (2026): 9,572 MW
·Increase from 2025 peak: 224 MW (2.39%)
·Number of electricity users (Feb 2026): 4,418,726
·Smart grid system: MEA Smart Metro Grid
·Payment extension program: "Pracha Sukjai Ka Fai Yeud Chamra" (Happy People, Extended Electricity Payment)
·Payment extension eligibility: Electricity bill not exceeding 300 THB/month
·Average beneficiaries of payment extension (Dec 2025 - Feb 2026): 914,854 per month
·Total value of payment extensions (Dec 2025 - Jan 2026): 210.93 million THB
