Electricity Consumption: A Record Peak Recorded in June

This year, June was an exceptionally hot month in Morocco, with record-breaking temperatures recorded in several cities. Data from the National Meteorology Directorate (DMN) show that the month exceeded seasonal averages, with a national thermal anomaly of +1.66 degrees Celsius. It thus ranks among the three hottest Junes since 1981, highlighting the impact of climate change.
This situation led to a significant increase in electricity demand (also known as Net Called Electricity) from economic operators to meet the cooling needs of their factories, offices, and homes. According to data published by the National Electricity and Drinking Water Board (ONEE – Water Branch), a consumption peak of 7,960 MW was reached on June 30 at 9:30 p.m. This currently stands as one of the highest surges in maximum power demand in the past decade.

A Maximum Power Demand  of 7,960 MW

In 2024, peak demand stood at 7,560 MW — only an 88 MW increase over 2023. However, the difference between the June 2025 Maximum Power Demand, and that of 2024 is 400 MW. That’s huge — and surprising! And we’re likely not done with surprises yet, as summer is far from over.
Indeed, in Morocco, the highest maximum power demand values are recorded in summer, unlike in European and Nordic countries where increases typically occur in winter. Yet we are just in the middle of the summer of 2025, and temperatures may still break more records.
Professor Amine Bennouna, an energy expert, confirms: “ Summer and the year 2025 are not yet over. So, we may still see a maximum power demand  higher than that of June later in the year. But most likely, if such a record peak does occur, it would appear in the remaining days of July.” The reason is that during the month of August, most industrial units and businesses, which are the largest consumers of electricity ahead of households, are closed for holidays. Therefore, they do not need to stock up on electricity during this entire month. Furthermore, from September to December, when the weather is much milder in Morocco, thanks to a gradual drop in temperatures, the demand for electricity decreases. o

Aziz DIOUF