noun
electricity demand; power demand
Refers to the amount of electricity required by consumers, often discussed in contexts of supply, peak usage, or energy policy.
夏の猛暑で電力需要が急増した。
Electricity demand surged due to the intense summer heat.
電力需要のピークは午後2時ごろです。
The peak of electricity demand is around 2 p.m.
Compound of 電力 (electric power) and 需要 (demand).