Algeria is experiencing unprecedented electricity demand this summer, driven by successive heatwaves. The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced a new record peak of 21,650 MW was reached on Monday, August 17th at 2:21 PM local time. This marks the third historical consumption record broken this summer, indicating a significant strain on the nation’s power grid. The surge in demand is directly linked to increased use of cooling appliances as temperatures soar. Authorities have not yet detailed how they are addressing the increased strain, but the repeated record-breaking consumption highlights the country’s vulnerability to extreme heat. This situation raises concerns about potential power outages and the need for infrastructure investment.