In December, the decrease of wind and solar generation led to overall decline of renewables share. In October, total generation levels were on par with 2019, and the electricity mix trends (increase of wind, decrease of natural gas) were seasonal. In September, significant temperature drop lead to a decrease of cooling demand, and total generation to lower levels than in 2019, especially affecting coal power production. In August, the total electricity generation was much higher than in 2019 at the same period, as temperatures were higher, and this increase of demand was satisfied by increasing coal and higher wind generation. They outpaced renewables generation, which decreased in the wake of the seasonal decline of wind and hydro. In July and August, coal and nuclear peaked up to respond to growing demand.
In June, as stringency of government response softened, natural gas consolidated its leading position. In the United States, natural gas has remained the leading source of electricity from March onwards, while renewables far outpaced the contribution of coal-fired power plants as the first measures of confinement were put in place and demand decreased. Electricity demand and mix went back to previous trends with lockdown relaxation. The end of the year was marked by a recovery of electricity demand, now above 2019 levels after weather adjustment.Īcross all major regions, the power mix has shifted towards renewables following lockdown measures due to depressed electricity demand, low operating costs and priority access to the grid through regulations. In India, recovery seemed faster and stronger than in EU countries. Electricity demand dropped quickly across Europe and India with confinement measures but steadily recovered as measures were gradually softened. The upward trend resumed in December, with year end reaching above 8% compared to previous year. In October 2020, the relaxing of restrictions and a stronger economic environment led to electricity demand (weather corrected) more than 10% above October 2019 levels, in line with pre Covid-19 trends.īy mid- to end-November, the upward trend inverted again and returned to last year levels due to the Diwali festival (taking place a fortnight later in 2020 than 2019) and strikes in the agriculture sector. In September 2020, electricity demand, weather corrected, was 3.4% above September 2019 in average, driven by higher demand in industrial and commercial sectors, as well as higher demand for irrigation compared to 2019. In India, the recovery of electricity demand was confirmed with higher levels than in 2019 starting in early August. The end of the year, however, was marked by a recovery of electricity demand, now above 2019 levels after weather adjustment. Strengthening measures negatively impacted electricity demand for European countries in November, where decreases similar to that of June were observed. In October electricity demand growth steadily recovered in European countries up to 2019 levels, before increasing restrictions were announced. In August, the sustained recovery in electricity demand growth for EU countries brought them close to their 2019 levels, though some restrictions measures continue to curb electricity demand in September. In June and July, the electricity demands, weather corrected, stayed 10% and 5% respectively below the 2019 level of the same month, in most countries except India, where the recovery was more pronounced. This trend was confirmed in May, as more countries (India, France, Spain, Great Britain) softened lockdown measures. When confinement was eased in Italy and Germany in April, electricity demand showed the first signs of recovering.
Find out where to go with our weather planner.Electricity demand dropped to Sunday levels under lockdown, with dramatic reductions in services and industry only partially offset by higher residential use. No idea where to travel to this year? We now have a tool which suggests which destination suits your ideal climate conditions. July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine. The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20☌ (68☏).įebruary tops the wettest month list with 96mm (3.8in) of rainfall.Īugust is the driest month with 1mm (0.0in) of precipitation.
Yes, the months May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.Īugust has an average maximum temperature of 29☌ (84☏) and is the warmest month of the year. Other facts from our historical climate data: The best time of year to visit Corona in United States of Americaĭuring the month of January, February, March, April, May, June, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68☏) and 26 degrees Celsius (79☏).
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