用电负荷连创新高，15亿千瓦“烤验”电力保供

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the record-breaking electricity demand in China due to high temperatures and the measures taken to ensure stable electricity supply during peak summer months [1][3][4]. Group 1: Electricity Demand and Supply - National maximum electricity load has reached historical highs, exceeding 1.5 billion kilowatts on multiple occasions in July, with a peak of 1.508 billion kilowatts, an increase of 0.57 million kilowatts compared to last year [1][3]. - The increase in electricity demand is driven by higher temperatures, leading to greater use of cooling appliances in households and increased industrial activity, with GDP growth of 5.3% in the first half of the year contributing to this demand [2][3]. - The electricity supply system has been operating smoothly, with over 20 million kilowatts of new generating capacity added in the first half of the year, including 3 million kilowatts of hydropower, gas, and coal power [3][4]. Group 2: Green Certificate Market - The green certificate market has shown significant growth, with 1.371 billion green certificates issued in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 149%, and 958 million of these are tradable [5][6]. - The trading volume of green certificates has doubled, reaching 348 million certificates, with a notable increase in prices, indicating a growing demand for renewable energy [5][6]. - The government is actively promoting the issuance of green certificates for distributed renewable energy projects, with a focus on improving the coverage and efficiency of the certification process [6][7].