Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-19 19:25Group 1: Energy Supply and Demand - National electricity load has reached record highs, with the highest load recorded four times this year and five times for the State Grid [1][2] - Coal remains a critical component for stable electricity supply, with coal production in Shanxi maintaining high output levels [1][2] - Natural gas consumption has also increased, with the highest daily throughput reaching 645 million cubic meters, a 2.7% year-on-year increase [2] Group 2: Renewable Energy Contribution - Renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind, and solar are increasingly contributing to electricity supply, with daily generation exceeding 1.1 billion kilowatt-hours during peak summer [3] - New energy projects from the State Energy Group have a total installed capacity of over 150 million kilowatts, supporting electricity supply for over 360,000 households [3] - New Tian Green Energy reported a 9.32% year-on-year increase in total power generation, with solar energy generation up by 149.53% [3][4] Group 3: Energy Storage Technologies - New energy storage technologies are becoming essential for electricity supply, with multiple provinces implementing large-scale storage solutions to manage peak demand [6] - The largest string-type energy storage station in China, located in Jiangsu, can release up to 800,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy daily [6] - On August 1, 2023, energy storage stations and virtual power plants in Shanxi contributed a maximum power of 2.25 million kilowatts to balance supply and demand [7]