Electricity consumption rose 3.1% in the first eight months of the year, according to the data cited in the article. Despite the growth in renewable energy, electricity imports reached historic highs, suggesting an apparent contradiction between increased renewable production and the need for external supplies.
Nigeria and the United States were the main natural gas suppliers during this period, dominating the import market. Russia accounted for only 6% of gas supply, indicating a significant decrease in energy dependence on this supplier.
The article does not explore the reasons behind the increase in electricity imports alongside renewable growth, leaving this seemingly contradictory situation in the energy sector unexplained.
