Electricity consumption in Italy fell in March. According to data released by Terna, in fact, the demand for energy stood at 26,2 billion kWh, down by 3,7% on an annual basis. Net of the effects of temperature, the change in electricity demand in March however becomes -2,9%.
Of the 26,2 billion kWh required in March 2014, 46,9% is distributed in the North, 29,1% in the Center and 24,0% in the South. At the territorial level, the change in demand of electricity in March was negative everywhere: -4,4% in the North, -3,4% in the Center and -2,6% in the South.
The demand for electricity was met for 82% with national production and for the remainder (18%) with the balance of energy exchanged with foreign countries. In detail, net national production (21,8 billion kWh) fell by 8,5% compared to March 2013.
The sources of photovoltaic production (+36,9%), water (+19,7%) and geothermal (+5,2%) are growing. Thermoelectric (-17,7%) and wind (-24,8%) sources fell. In quarterly terms, the seasonally adjusted change in electricity demand in March 2014 compared to the previous month was +0,1%. However, the trend profile remains on a decreasing trend. In the first quarter of 2014, the demand for electricity decreased by 3,7% compared to the values of the first quarter of 2013; with the same calendar, the value is -3,5%.
