The ministry confirmed that the unified power grid successfully handled this year's peak demand, absorbing the surge in electricity consumption amid a heatwave that has gripped the country in recent days.
The current rise in daily consumption and load levels is considered unprecedented for this time of year, the ministry noted in an official statement.
In response to such unprecedented surges, the statement continued, the ministry has maintained a state of high alert across the entire power system—from generation and transmission to distribution.
Furthermore, the ministry deployed monitoring and maintenance teams, health and safety personnel, and inspection committees to ensure that networks remain secure and stable and power remains uninterrupted.
The statement added that working hours at customer service centres have been extended, and the complaints and reporting systems strengthened, with follow-up teams to ensure swift responses.
Moreover, according to the statement, the ministry will implement time tracking and active communication with subscribers as part of its broader plan to improve service quality and uphold customer satisfaction standards.
In May, the electricity ministry's spokesperson, Mansour Abdel-Ghany, announced that, unlike the past two years, this summer shall see no electricity load shedding.
"The ministry has spent months preparing to meet peak summer demand without disruptions," Abdel-Ghany said in TV remarks.
He highlighted ongoing collaboration with the Ministries of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Finance to reduce fuel consumption by optimising power generation efficiency and improving maintenance practices.
Egypt had faced repeated power shortages in previous summers, leading to rolling blackouts.
In 2023, a load-shedding programme was introduced to alleviate strain on the country's gas network caused by rising temperatures and increased air conditioning use.
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