In August 2025, the Canton of Basel's electricity consumption was 102.2 GWh, marking the lowest August consumption since 2012 and below the historical average of 115.8 GWh, with a consistent daily pattern peaking mid-month. This indicates a decrease in electricity demand compared to previous years.
In August 2025, the Canton of Basel experienced a total electricity consumption of 102.2 GWh. The highest daily consumption was recorded on August 15th, with 3.91 GWh, while the lowest was on August 3rd, with 2.62 GWh. Throughout the month, daily electricity consumption showed a consistent pattern with some fluctuations, peaking mid-month and tapering off towards the end.
Historically, the average electricity consumption for August since 2012 has been 115.8 GWh. The highest recorded monthly consumption for August was 138 GWh in 2012, while the lowest was 102 GWh in 2025. The maximum daily consumption in the historical data was not specified, but the minimum was 2.62 GWh, occurring in August 2025.
Comparing August 2025 to previous years, this month's total consumption was lower than the historical average, indicating a decrease in electricity usage. The consumption pattern was relatively stable with no significant anomalies, although the overall usage was on the lower end of the historical spectrum. This suggests that August 2025 was a period of reduced electricity demand compared to previous years.
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102.2 | 3.91 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 106.8 | 3.92 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 105.7 | 4.04 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | 109.0 | 3.86 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 105.3 | 3.81 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| 2020 | 112.5 | 4.19 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 2019 | 112.4 | 4.09 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 2018 | 118.9 | 4.29 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 119.7 | 4.34 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 120.7 | 4.38 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| 2015 | 124.4 | 4.58 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| 2014 | 118.7 | 4.29 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 2013 | 127.7 | 4.72 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| 2012 | 137.7 | 5.19 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.