Published: July 23, 2025
Reference period: 2025-05-01 – 2025-05-31
In May 2025, Basel's electricity consumption was 97.7 GWh, below the historical average of 109.6 GWh for May, with the highest daily usage on May 6 and the lowest on May 18. This reflects a stable consumption pattern with a consistent decrease from historical highs, possibly due to improved energy efficiency or reduced demand.
In May 2025, the Canton of Basel recorded a total electricity consumption of 97.7 GWh. The highest daily consumption was observed on May 6, with a usage of 3.487 GWh, while the lowest was on May 18, with 2.649 GWh. Throughout the month, the daily consumption showed a relatively stable pattern with minor fluctuations, peaking early in the month and tapering off towards the middle.
Historically, the average electricity consumption for May since 2012 has been 109.6 GWh. The highest recorded monthly consumption for May was 130 GWh in 2012, while the lowest was 97 GWh in 2023. The highest daily consumption recorded in May across the years was not specified in the data, but the lowest was 2.649 GWh, which occurred this year on May 18, 2025.
Comparing May 2025 to historical data, the total consumption of 97.7 GWh was below the historical average for the month. This indicates a lower than usual consumption pattern, suggesting a more stable and less volatile month compared to previous years. No new records were set, and the trend suggests a consistent decrease from the historical highs, possibly indicating improved energy efficiency or reduced demand.
year | total_monthly_usage_gwh |
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2025 | 98.0 |
2024 | 100.0 |
2023 | 97.0 |
2022 | 103.0 |
2021 | 98.0 |
2020 | 101.0 |
2019 | 108.0 |
2018 | 111.0 |
2017 | 116.0 |
2016 | 116.0 |
2015 | 117.0 |
2014 | 117.0 |
2013 | 122.0 |
2012 | 130.0 |
Data source: Kantonaler Stromverbrauch
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