Metropolitan Electricity AuthorityNews · 2026-03-26 00:00

MEA reports record-breaking peak electricity demand for three consecutive days in Bangkok metropolitan areas, reaching 8,846.76 MW.

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) announced that peak electricity demand in Bangkok and surrounding provinces hit a new record for the third consecutive day due to extreme heat. The latest peak reached 8,846.76 MW on March 25, 2016.

This sustained high demand highlights the strain on urban power grids during hot weather, but MEA's assurance of system stability is crucial for maintaining reliable service in critical economic centers.

Fast Facts

·Peak demand: 8,846.76 MW
·Date of latest peak: March 25, 2016
·Time of latest peak: 15:30 – 16:00
·Previous record: 8,815.22 MW (March 24, 2016)
·Affected areas: Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan
·Duration of record peaks: 3 consecutive days
·System status: Stable and efficient
·Operator: MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)

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MEA reports record-breaking peak electricity demand for three consecutive days in Bangkok metropolitan areas, reaching 8,846.76 MW.