Changes in electricity consumption

Abstract

This paper presents the current electricity consumption as well as the electricity consumption that can be predicted in the near future. It also describes these developments and potential investments. We are able to supply part of the constantly growing demand for electricity with newly established renewable energy power plants, but our dependence on imported energy is still significant. Not only is the demand for electricity increasing year by year, but the daily peak loads are also increasing year by year. On an annual basis, we cover more than a third of the domestic electricity demand from imports. On the one hand, the domestic power plant park is obsolete, so their efficiency differs significantly from expectations, so in many cases their operation is more expensive than they can sell the electricity produced; on the other hand, foreign producers due to their highly efficient power plants. Further capacity building for renewable energy sources is needed to prevent the greenhouse effect and global warming. There is also a need to build basic and scheduled power plants. Another question is how, in the future, electricity production can change, how it can be more environmentally friendly and how growing consumer needs can be met.