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中国单月用电超东盟全年,汽柴油消费大跌,能源转型真的成了?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-23 01:02

Core Insights - China is undergoing a significant energy transformation, with electricity consumption surpassing 1 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, while gasoline and diesel consumption are sharply declining [3][5][13] Group 1: Electricity Consumption - In July 2025, China's total electricity consumption reached 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking an 8.6% year-on-year increase, making China the first economy to exceed 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in a single month [3][4] - The surge in electricity demand is driven by extreme heat and industrial recovery, with residential electricity consumption rising over 30% in some provinces [4] - Renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, now account for nearly 25% of total energy consumption, indicating a substantial shift towards green energy [4][9] Group 2: Decline in Fossil Fuel Consumption - Gasoline consumption in the first half of 2025 was 72.27 million tons, down 7.0% year-on-year, while diesel consumption fell to 93.07 million tons, a decrease of 4.9% [5][9] - The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is evident, with 36.89 million EVs in China by mid-2025, replacing approximately 16.6 million tons of gasoline consumption, which is 18.7% of total gasoline use [7][9] - Diesel consumption is declining due to the shift in industrial practices and the adoption of electric commercial vehicles, reflecting deeper industrial transformation [9] Group 3: Renewable Energy Infrastructure - By June 2025, China's renewable energy installed capacity reached 2.159 billion kilowatts, accounting for 59.2% of total power generation capacity, leading the world in both scale and growth rate [4][9] - The completion of 19 ultra-high voltage transmission lines has established the largest long-distance power transmission network globally, enabling the transfer of over 360 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity annually [4][9] Group 4: Economic Implications - The decline in oil prices to $63 per barrel has allowed China to save over $80 billion in oil import expenditures in 2025, which is being redirected towards renewable energy projects [10][11] - The electricity cost advantage in Western China, at 0.3-0.6 yuan per kilowatt-hour, is fostering competitiveness in the tech sector, with significant reductions in operational costs for AI training [10][11] Group 5: Industry Adaptation - Traditional energy companies are evolving, with investments in green technologies and infrastructure, such as Saudi Aramco's $5 billion investment in a metaverse energy hub [11] - The shift from fuel stations to energy stations is evident, with charging and hydrogen refueling becoming standard offerings [11][13]