用电量超10万亿千瓦时 中电联：彰显经济强劲韧性与发展活力

Core Insights - The National Energy Administration has projected that China's total electricity consumption will reach 10,368.2 billion kilowatt-hours by 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [1][2][3] - This milestone marks the first time any country has surpassed 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in electricity consumption, which is more than double the annual electricity consumption of the United States and exceeds the combined total of the European Union, Russia, India, and Japan [1][2] Group 1 - The increase in electricity consumption is attributed to a combination of a recovering economy and multiple instances of high-temperature weather, which have significantly boosted residential electricity demand [2][3] - In July and August, China's total electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours for two consecutive months, a global first [2][3] Group 2 - The high-end manufacturing sector is expected to become a new growth point for electricity consumption, with the electric vehicle and wind power equipment manufacturing industries projected to grow by over 20% and 30%, respectively [2][3] - The rapid development of the digital economy and emerging technologies is driving electricity demand, with new infrastructure such as charging stations and 5G base stations leading to over 30% growth in electricity consumption from the internet and related services, and nearly 50% growth in the charging and swapping industry [2][3] Group 3 - Changes in electricity consumption patterns and new consumption scenarios reflect the ongoing optimization of China's economic structure and the accelerated upgrading of traditional industries, further confirming the positive, green, and new development trends of the economy [2][3]