Kahramaa urges rationalisation as power demand surges

Doha: As the power consumption surges during the summer, reaching over 8,000 megawatts in a day, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged consumers to rationalise their electricity use. 

Figures released by Kahramaa show a significant surge in the electricity demand in recent days, rising from 7,905 megawatts on July 18 to 8,435 megawatts on July 24. “Save electricity and water for a better life,” Kahramaa said in tweet. However, the utility provider said it maintained the stability of electricity supply without any significant power outages. “The Technical performance of electricity transmission grid recorded unprecedented performance levels despite the unavoidable situation due to COVID-19 outbreak,” it added.