PEANews · 2026-04-10 00:00

PEA reports record peak electricity consumption in Thailand and its service areas due to hot weather.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) announced new peak electricity consumption records for Thailand and its service areas in early April 2026, driven by extremely hot weather.

This highlights increasing demand, particularly during evening hours, and prompts PEA to urge the public to adopt energy-saving practices to maintain grid stability and national energy security.

Fast Facts

·National Peak Load (April 8, 2026): 35,932.30 MW at 20:50
·National Peak Load (April 9, 2026): 35,625.10 MW at 20:31
·PEA Service Area Peak Load (April 6, 2026): 24,293.84 MW at 21:00
·PEA Service Area Peak Load (April 9, 2026): 23,666.66 MW at 21:00
·PEA Service Coverage: 74 provinces (excluding Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan)
·Peak Consumption Period: 18:00 – 22:00
·Energy Saving Recommendation: Set AC to 26°C

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PEA reports record peak electricity consumption in Thailand and its service areas due to hot weather.