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System Demand

The system demand displayed here represents the electricity production required to meet national electricity consumption, including system losses, but net of generators' requirements.

system demand (latest)

3,385 MW

forecast peak (today)

4,595 MW

max system demand (all time)

7,502 MW

Actual and Forecast System Demand

System Demand represents the electricity production required to meet national consumption. Actual and forecast System Demand are shown in 15 minute intervals.

Energy Growth Rates

Energy growth rates are based on monthly energy generation plus net flows from interconnection.