BANGKOK, April 5 – from extreme heat. Thai people turn on the air conditioner to cool down. This year's electricity peak happens again on the 4th of April. EPPO invites Thai people to join in reducing the use of electricity in the summer.
The Ministry of Energy reported that the use of electricity in the 3 electricity system surged. after hot weather With the highest demand for electricity (peak) of this year during the night yesterday (April 4, 2023) at 10:21 p.m. at 30,438 megawatts, the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius, but the highest peak record had not yet been broken. in Thailand on April 27, 2022 at 10:36 p.m. at 32,254.5 megawatts, temperature 32 degrees Celsius https://www.sothailand.com/sysgen/egat/
Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy Indicated by higher demand for domestic electricity in the summer. Invite the people of Thailand Including government agencies, the private sector and entrepreneurs. together to reduce the use of electricity in the summer to reduce the country's electricity peak by asking the Thai people to join forces to reduce peak electricity during the summer from 13.00-15.00 with a simple method.
As follows: Turn off lights and electrical devices that are not in use, adjust the air conditioner temperature to 25 degrees or adjust the temperature by 1 degree, can save up to 10% of electricity and unplug electrical devices that are not in use. Only this can help reduce electrical peaks. help the nation save energy And also help save electricity bills this summer.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency