Basel August electricity use hits record-low Sunday consumption
September 4, 2026In August 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed 106.2 GWh of electricity, about 9 GWh below the historical August average, with a stable weekly pattern and no major anomalies. The month set a new record-low daily consumption of 1.7 GWh on Sunday, August 23, consistent with a long-term decline in August electricity use.
In August 2026, the Canton of Basel consumed a total of 106.2 GWh of electricity, with an average daily consumption of 3.4 GWh. The highest daily consumption was 3.9 GWh on Tuesday, August 4, while the lowest was 1.7 GWh on Sunday, August 23. The daily trend showed a typical weekly pattern, with higher usage on weekdays and a notable drop on the Sunday minimum, but overall the month remained relatively stable without extreme spikes.
Historically, for August months since 2012, the average monthly consumption is 115.2 GWh, with a maximum of 137.7 GWh. The highest daily consumption ever recorded in August was 5.2 GWh on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and the lowest daily consumption was 1.7 GWh on Sunday, August 23, 2026, meaning this month set a new historical low for daily usage.
Compared to the historical average of 115.2 GWh, August 2026 was about 9 GWh lower, placing it among the lower-consumption Augusts on record, though not the absolute lowest. The daily pattern was stable and unremarkable except for the new record-low Sunday value, which aligns with the long-term trend of reduced weekend demand. No anomalies such as unexpected spikes or prolonged high consumption were observed, and the month appears consistent with the gradual decline in August electricity use seen over the past decade.
Table 1: Consumption of Electricity in August in GWh
| Year | Total Month | Max Daily | Avg Daily | Avg Weekday | Avg Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106.2 | 3.93 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| 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 |
Figure 1: Daily August 2026 Electricity Consumption in GWh Compared with Historic Daily Average since 2012
Figure 2: Monthly Electricity Consumption in August
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.