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Concern over grid, not supply

The heatwave of the last few days generated upward trends in electricity rates, as demand skyrocketed mainly from households that resorted to the use of air conditioners to cool down.

In the week of July 10-16, electricity demand increased by 15% compared to the immediately preceding seven-day period and reached 1.2 terawatt-hours, with the hourly load increasing by 944 megawatts.

Almost 12% more Expensive Electricity for Businesses in Bulgaria

Electricity was traded on the Bulgarian Independent Energy Exchange (BNEB) at an average price of BGN 419.68 (without VAT) per megawatt hour, according to trading data in the "Day Ahead" market segment after the close of the exchange, BTA reported. Deals are based on tomorrow's delivery day (October 18).

Current Consumption of Energy in Bulgaria is Growing Faster than Production

The electricity consumption continues to grow at a faster pace than that of the production, according to the ESO operating data. Data shows that by the end of November the consumption of electricity increased by 4.2% on an annual basis to 36.3 million megawatt hours.

Meanwhile, production is 41.4 million megawatts, an increase of 1.63% over January - November 2016, Investor.bg said.

Simon Watt's Frogs and Friends

How much do you know about frogs? Simon Watt thinks there is much to learn: including the fact they are better than most people he knows.

Mr Watt, a biologist, writer, science communicator and TV presenter, is to stage on Friday his popular comedy event about frogs in Sofia.