Heatwave pushes Turkey and Netherlands to record electricity demand

A severe heatwave drove Turkey's electricity consumption past the 1 million MWh threshold, with daily use reaching 1.054 million MWh. Peak demand occurred in the afternoon as air‑conditioner use surged, but generation kept pace, preserving grid stability.

In the Netherlands, the same high temperatures forced dynamic electricity tariffs to historic levels, with kilowatt‑hour prices topping 90 cents and total household costs exceeding €1. Simultaneous cooling demand, reduced solar output in the evening, and limited gas‑plant flexibility pushed prices up, while cross‑border market ties with Belgium amplified the effect.