Electric energy consumption in the municipality of Paulistana, in Piauí, is expected to see a 200% increase during the period known as B-R-O Bró, according to a study conducted on the topic.
The significant growth in consumption is directly related to increased demand for the use of electrical equipment designed to mitigate the thermal sensation during the intense heat season.
The B-R-O Bró phenomenon is a period characterized by high temperatures that affects several regions of Brazil, especially the Northeast, leading the population to seek greater thermal comfort through fans, air conditioning, and other appliances.
The study highlights that this rise in energy consumption represents a challenge for the local electrical infrastructure and may result in overloads in the city's distribution system.
