Egypt's national electricity grid recorded its highest-ever load of 39,400 megawatts on Sunday, exceeding last year's peak by 1,400 MW, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said in a statement Monday. The milestone, attributed to unprecedented consumption levels during the summer heat, marks the first time in Egypt's history that the grid has absorbed such high demand, according to data from the National Energy Control Centre (NECC). Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat said the increase was managed without disruptions due to improvements in grid performance, adherence to global maintenance standards, and the application of new operating models. "The unified network's ability to handle rising demand reflects the success of a year-long emergency plan focused on efficiency, quality, and proactive monitoring," Minister Esmat said. The ministry noted that Sunday's peak load rose by 600 MW from Saturday's 38,800 MW, itself a near-record figure. Last year's highest load, 38,000 MW, was recorded on a single day during an intense heatwave. To ensure grid stability, the ministry has deployed technical and emergency support teams nationwide and intensified maintenance and inspection efforts across power generation, transmission, and distribution networks. Minister Esmat stressed the importance of direct oversight by utility heads and faster response to consumer complaints through a centralised reporting system. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
