PEANews · 2026-03-27 00:00

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) reported a record peak electricity load for 2026 on March 26.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) announced that the peak electricity load in its service areas, covering 74 provinces, reached 23,497.35 MW on March 26, marking the highest consumption for 2026.

This surge in demand, driven by hot weather and simultaneous household appliance use, highlights the importance of efficient energy consumption to ensure grid stability and long-term national energy security.

Fast Facts

·Reporting entity: Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
·Date of report: March 26, 2026
·Peak electricity load: 23,497.35 MW
·Service area: 74 provinces in Thailand (excluding Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan)
·Record: Highest electricity consumption in 2026
·Contributing factor: Hot weather, increased evening usage
·Energy saving tip 1: Set air conditioner to 26°C
·Energy saving tip 2: Turn off and unplug unused appliances

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Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) reported a record peak electricity load for 2026 on March 26.