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Türkiye's Daily Electricity Consumption Decreased by 0.5% on March 21
Daily electricity consumption in Türkiye decreased by approximately 0.56% on March 21, totalling 705,731 megawatt-hours. Electricity production reached 720,775 megawatt-hours on Saturday.
According to the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIAS), Türkiye's daily electricity consumption experienced a decrease of around 0.56% on Saturday, March 21. The total consumption amounted to 705,731 megawatt-hours. Hourly power consumption reached its highest point at 34,692 megawatt-hours at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT), according to TEIAS data. The lowest level of electricity usage was recorded at 5 a.m., with 25,315 megawatt-hours. Electricity generation from dam-based hydropower plants constituted approximately 26.3% of the total production.
Key Facts
- On March 21, daily electricity consumption in Türkiye decreased by about 0.56% to 705,731 megawatt-hours.
- Electricity production totalled 720,775 megawatt-hours on Saturday.
- Dam-based hydropower plants generated approximately 26.3% of the total electricity.
- Wind plants contributed 24% and lignite coal 12%.
- Electricity exports totalled 13,403 megawatt-hours.
- Electricity imports amounted to 2,255 megawatt-hours.
- Peak hourly power consumption was 34,692 megawatt-hours at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT).
- The lowest electricity usage was 25,315 megawatt-hours at 5 a.m.
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- Anadolu Ajansı — Türkiye's daily power consumption down 0.5% on March 21