Heat wave drives Algeria's electricity consumption to record highs

Algeria's electricity consumption reached a historic peak of 21,828 MW on 19 August, driven by extreme temperatures that have generated five records in just over a month.

Por El Medio Oriente
26 de agosto de 2026
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Driven by a heat wave, electricity demand reached historic highs in Algeria during the summer, with five records set in just over a month. The Ministry of Energy announced that the latest record was registered on Wednesday 19 August at 14:30, with consumption of 21,828 MW.

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