London Hydro reports highest peak demand in 10 years
On Monday, London Hydro saw a peak demand of 716MW, the highest recorded peak in the last 10 years.
'Extreme heat can put added stress on the system, but thanks to strong planning and reliable infrastructure, London's grid is performing well,' said Ysni Semsedini, CEO of London Hydro. 'Our team continues to monitor demand in real time to ensure we can respond quickly if conditions change.'
An even higher demand is expected Tuesday as temperatures reach 33 C or 42 C with the humidex.
London Hydro's peak electricity demand typically occurs between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. when residential and commercial energy use overlap.
Despite the surge in usage, London Hydro reports the system is, 'Stable and performing reliably.'
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