As stated Camisain 2 pm The request was registered on the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI). 24,159 MW, nearly 1,000 MW higher than the forecast of 23,588 MW of capacity And above the record recorded last week 21.426 megawattsDespite the low temperatures.
Although the mark is high, it is still far from the last record for electricity consumption for a single workday 29.653 megawatts. This maximum occurred on February 1, 2024 at 2:48 pm, with an average temperature of 31.5 °C in Buenos Aires.
In it Greater Buenos Aires At 2 p.m., electricity demand was also higher than expected: 8.354 megawatts vs 8.221 megawatts Planned and above 6.599 megawatts From the previous week.
At three o’clock in the afternoon, the system supported the highest consumption peak of the day, with 24.729 megawatts. Then it started a downward trend.
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Earlier, at 12:30 p.m., the request was registered on the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI) – formerly called the National Interconnected System – 22.297 megawatts.
almost 22,300 megawatts Monday afternoon exceeded the estimate given by experts at the time. In fact, by 3 p.m 23.668 megawatts.
Last week at the same time, but with less heat, they were sued 20.098 MWThat is, about 2,000 megawatts less than it was at noon.
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What does Camisa expect for the coming days?
room He warned against this due to the high temperatures and heat Energy and energy demand records may be brokenso it is analyzed Import more electricity From Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia or Brazil.
“Demand has high potential to reach or exceed current power and energy records (597.7 GWh and 29,653 MW).”Cammesa noted in its weekly report.
The Electricity Management Company expected this Between January 11 and 17 will be submitted Maximum 36 degrees and minimum 25 degrees in CABA (meaning between 30° and 31°) and ““Most demanding positions” Even in the center and north of the country, between 32 degrees and 34 degrees.
According to these expectations, The most serious situation is expected to be on Thursday, January 16When estimating A Peak demand: 29,662 MW, Which means a new record above the all-time high 29.653 megawatts From February 1, 2024.
In this context, the possibility of importing energy from… Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Which will depend on the availability of each of these countries. Imports on Monday amounted to only 8% of the total, or about 1,900 megawatts.
Camisa explained that the transmission and distribution systems operate at the same time under “normal” conditions.
How much energy is available in Argentina for the summer of 2025?
The total installed power of SADI is 43.148 megawattsalthough it is only available today 28,000 megawattswith over 2,000 additional reserve imports.
Cammesa’s mid-year 2024 report raised alarm about the possibility of this happening power failure Be warned that energy consumption can reach 30,700 MW, Any more than 1000 MW above What was recorded in February.
If this figure is achieved, at least an additional 2,500 MW will be necessary to supply the entire system.
The six relief factors being considered by the government and energy companies
However, ahead of the holidays, energy officials and electric business leaders showed some optimism due to SADI resistance. In several conversations with this outlet, at least multiple sources were identified Six factors generated some relief from potential electrical stress or widespread power outages.
Although the outlook has improved for the end of last year, it has not been ruled out that there will be concentrated service outages in some neighborhoods, towns or regions, where the electrical infrastructure has not yet been renewed.
The factors that generated relief are:
- More rain in Brazil, allowing more hydraulic generation that could reach Argentina
- Temperatures are not as high as those expected in December and the first days of January. Concern occurred at the end of January and in March in particular, due to the possibility of the summer extending for a longer period than expected.
- Argentina travels abroad, especially to Brazil, Europe and the United States, dissipating domestic electricity demand.
- Power outages in large industries and economic recession, which reduces the consumption of large users.
- Economic incentives for thermal power plants to increase power generation, which will facilitate greater energy availability.
- Energy efficiency campaigns, rational use of energy and improvement of distribution networks.
Fewer power outages and greater penalties: Government request to enable price increases in Edenor and Edesur
The government held two public sessions in which it will ask electricity distributors Improvements in service in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) will tighten penalties.
On the other hand, companies operating in the sector hope to maintain their income in real terms, with The rate increases In line with this research and the regulatory framework that facilitates the conditions for obtaining financing.
As confirmed by Ambito, the hearing will be held on February 27 and there Reducing the duration of outages by 40% in some suburban municipalities and 30% in some city municipalities Autonomy in Buenos Aires.
