Heat sends electricity consumption soaring

(see related) (ANSA) - ROME, JUL 18 - Italy's heatwave has sent electricity consumption soaring as people turn on fans and ramp up the air conditioning to cope with the extraordinarily high temperatures, according to data from grid operator Terna.
    It said consumption reached 56.67 GW on Monday, the highest level so far this year.
    Terna has said it is forecast to reach a peak of 58.72 GW on Tuesday, not far from the all-time record of 60.5 GW reached in July 2015. (ANSA).