8月全社会用电量 再破万亿千瓦时

Core Insights - In August, China's total electricity consumption reached 10,154 billion kilowatt-hours, marking a year-on-year growth of 5.0%, following a record-breaking month in July [1] Industry Breakdown - The electricity consumption by sector in August was as follows: - Primary industry: 164 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 9.7% [1] - Secondary industry: 5,981 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 5% [1] - Tertiary industry: 2,046 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 7.2% [1] - Urban and rural residential electricity consumption: 1,963 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 2.4% [1] Historical Context - The electricity consumption of 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in a single month is comparable to Japan's total annual electricity consumption, as noted by the head of the National Energy Administration [1] Weather Impact - In early August, a widespread high-temperature and high-humidity weather pattern led to record electricity loads across the country, with the maximum load reaching 1.233 billion kilowatts, an increase of 53 million kilowatts compared to the previous year's peak of 1.180 billion kilowatts [1]