Record electricity demand. Last year, annual electricity consumption in Uruguay exceeded 12 TWh for the first time, representing growth of 3.9 % compared to 2023. This increase represents the largest growth since 2018 and consolidates an expansion trend that has remained constant in recent years, except for certain periods. In the last ten years, since 2014, electricity demand in Uruguay has increased by 18%. In addition, July was a particularly notable month, with a record monthly consumption of 1,198 GWh, 8% higher than the previous monthly peak in June 2022.
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