The electric energy sector continues its positive momentum at the beginning of 2025. According to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), **national electricity production increased by 4.7% by the end of February**, after a rise of 9.5% during the same period in 2024.
This growth is largely driven by **the increase in private production (+7.2%)** and that of **ONEE (+4.5%)**. In contrast, **production from renewable energies** under law 13-09 **fell sharply by 12.1%**, a stark contrast to the surge of +61.3% recorded a year earlier.
In terms of international trade, **electricity imports surged by 33.8%**, while **exports plummeted by 36.1%**, following a jump of +146.7% the previous year. At the same time, **net energy demand**, a global indicator of demand, **increased by 5.4%**, a stable pace compared to that observed in 2024.
However, it is on the side of **consumption** that a significant surge is observed: **+15.6% by the end of February**, compared to +1.8% a year earlier. This acceleration is explained by two major factors: the **spectacular increase in sales to distributors (+92.9%)** and the **notable growth in industrial consumption in very high and high voltage (+67.8%)**.
In contrast, sales in **medium and low voltage** — primarily corresponding to small consumers and households — **fell sharply by 69.6% and 59.2% respectively**.
This dual movement reflects a dynamic of reindustrialization or intensification of manufacturing activity, but also a probable rebalancing of electricity distribution circuits.