Heatwave in Egypt hikes electricity consumption by 8%

Official from the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity told Asharq Business

Staff Writer, Arab Finance

May 20, 2024

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The heatwave that is hitting Egypt has raised electricity consumption by 8% within two days to 32,300 megawatts, an unnamed official from the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity told Asharq Business.

Earlier this month, the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) announced modifications to the existing electricity load reduction plan, effective from May 8th until July 20th.

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