PEANews · 2026-04-07 00:00

PEA reported Thailand's peak electricity consumption reached 35,745.30 MW on April 6, 2026, prompting calls for energy efficiency.

Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) announced that the country's peak electricity load hit 35,745.30 MW on April 6, 2026, with PEA's service area recording 24,293.84 MW, both marking the highest consumption for the year to date.

This surge in demand is attributed to extremely hot weather, particularly during evening hours, leading PEA to urge the public and businesses to conserve electricity to ensure grid stability and national energy security.

Fast Facts

·National Peak Load: 35,745.30 MW
·PEA Service Area Peak Load: 24,293.84 MW
·Date of Peak Load: April 6, 2026
·National Peak Time: 8:51 PM
·PEA Service Area Peak Time: 9:00 PM
·Reason for Increase: Extremely hot weather
·PEA Service Area: 74 provinces (excluding Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan)
·Energy Saving Recommendation: Set AC to 26 degrees Celsius

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PEA reported Thailand's peak electricity consumption reached 35,745.30 MW on April 6, 2026, prompting calls for energy efficiency.