Basel April 2026 electricity consumption hits record low since 2012.
May 8, 2026In April 2026, the Canton of Basel recorded its lowest April electricity consumption since 2012 at 87.2 GWh, significantly below the historical average of 104.8 GWh. Daily patterns followed typical weekday peaks and weekend troughs, but the overall low consumption suggests an anomaly possibly due to milder weather or reduced economic activity.
In April 2026, the Canton of Basel recorded a total electricity consumption of 87.2 GWh, with an average daily consumption of 3.1 GWh. The highest daily consumption occurred on Monday, April 13, reaching 3.6 GWh, while the lowest was on Sunday, April 5, at 2.6 GWh. The daily trend across the month was relatively stable, with typical weekday peaks and weekend troughs.
Historically, for the month of April since 2012, the average monthly consumption has been 104.8 GWh, with a maximum of 124.0 GWh recorded in April 2012 and a minimum of 87.2 GWh in April 2026. The highest daily consumption ever recorded in April was 5.2 GWh on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, while the lowest daily consumption was 2.5 GWh on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Compared to historical data, April 2026 consumption was significantly lower than the historical average of 104.8 GWh, marking the lowest April total since 2012. The daily patterns were consistent with typical seasonal trends, but the overall consumption was unusually low, indicating a notable anomaly likely driven by factors such as milder weather or reduced economic activity.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in April in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87.2 | 3.58 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 2025 | 94.0 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| 2024 | 96.2 | 3.53 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | 94.2 | 3.47 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| 2022 | 98.1 | 3.73 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | 96.6 | 3.48 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 93.4 | 3.36 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| 2019 | 105.5 | 4.03 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 107.0 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| 2017 | 108.1 | 4.08 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 2016 | 115.1 | 4.16 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 2015 | 115.5 | 4.22 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2014 | 114.9 | 4.37 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2013 | 122.8 | 4.53 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 124.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Figure 1: Daily April 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in April
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.