Because of the heat wave This week, the first AMBA of summer was announced, and the energy sector has warned It is possible to break historical records in energy demand. Thus, the fear of every rise in temperature: Service discounts.
“The demand has a high potential for Reaching or exceeding records Current energy and electricity regulations. Camisa In its latest weekly report.
According to expectations, The situation is expected to be worse on Thursday. It is estimated that there will be peak demand 29.662 megawattswhich would set a record. The historical maximum consumption on February 1, 2024 was: 29.653 megawatts.
Until now, according to industry sources. Transportation and distribution conditions are in normal conditions. The government, which warned in 2024 of the possibility of scheduled cuts with large industries, is monitoring the performance of the system with electricity distributors. Edenor y edisor.
In the new year, the first cut of 2025 occurred Due to a storm that left 95,500 users in the city without power. In industry, they explained that there was a technical malfunction that affected one of the machines at the Puerto Nuevo Thermal Power Plant, in the Central Puerto complex, located between Aeroparque and Retiro.
In the new year, the first cutting was made for 2025 Photo: Archive“The record is likely to be broken this week. We have contracted 100 MW of power with four clusters and generator sets to be made available in the summer and transformer rooms have been fabricated. The sources explained that in addition, the team was reinforced with technical and service personnel edisor.
“Due to the high temperatures, we are providing advice to customers through the company’s various communication channels Information on efficient energy consumption In the face of peaks in demand that may arise in the coming days. It is necessary to use the air conditioner at a temperature of 24 degrees and avoid simultaneous use of appliances at the time of maximum heat, which usually occurs in the afternoon, from sources Edenor.
“We recommend that at times of peak demand use only the air conditioner, and avoid simultaneous use of other high-consumption appliances such as irons, electric ovens and washing machines. Air conditioning can be switched using the fanThey added from the distributor that its consumption is 12 times less.
So that service does not suffer as it has in recent summers, The possibility of importing energy is analysed. The first to be consulted by the government regarding its purchase are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile. Depending, of course, on availability in each of those countries.
The first heat wave will arrive in 2025
he National Meteorological Service (SMN) He warned that as of Tuesday afternoon, in the Amba region, temperatures will begin to rise, which is expected Peak of 37 degrees Celsius for Thursday.
It was the beginning of the week Maximum 32°C And there Yellow alert for extreme heat In 14 governorates. Above all, in the northern and central region of the country.
Consequently, parts of Salta, Jujuy, Misiones, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, La Rioja, San Luis, La Pampa and Mendoza will be affected by this first heat wave, with Temperatures that will not fall below 30 degrees Celsius.
In Formosa and Santiago del Estero, it peaks on Monday Alarms went off: 39 degrees Celsius. And in Chaco and La Pampa, they came to register Maximum 38°C. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires Province, the maximum exceeded 36°C, although it was higher than 32°C in AMBA.
The situation is expected to be worse on Thursday. Photo: archiveTuesday afternoon, Temperatures will continue to rise and there will be temperatures that are difficult to overcomemaximum AMBA score of 34. The descent of hot air causes the temperature to rise at night, with fluctuations ranging between 28 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius.
Wednesday, It will be full sunwith a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius expected, which heralds a night where The temperature will not drop below 30°C.
The peak temperature in AMBA will reach a maximum of 37 degrees Celsius on Thursday, although… Thermal temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. The sky will be somewhat cloudy, and morning temperatures will range between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius. In the afternoon, the peak will occur, and only on Friday will relief come with the entry of cold air that will lower maximum temperatures to 32 degrees Celsius.
