South Korea set a new electricity demand record of 102.327 GW during heatwave, with solar at 17.5% of supply.

South Korea broke its record for electricity demand due to the ongoing heatwave, reaching 102.327 GW, surpassing the previous high of 100.571 GW in 2020. Solar energy provided 17.5% of the total supply during the peak demand. The surge is attributed to the country's extreme summer heat and the tropical night phenomenon persisting for 23 days. Experts predict further demand rise from the semiconductor industry, data centers, and electric vehicles.

August 13, 2024
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