Core Insights - China's electricity load reached a record high in winter 2026, surpassing 1.4 billion kilowatts for the first time, peaking at 1.417 billion kilowatts, with daily electricity consumption exceeding 30 billion kilowatt-hours for the first time in winter [1] Group 1: Electricity Load Trends - The national maximum electricity load hit 1.351 billion kilowatts on January 4, setting a new winter historical high [1] - From January 18, due to a widespread cold wave, the national electricity load increased rapidly, rising by 150 million kilowatts in three days, equivalent to Japan's maximum annual electricity load [1] - On January 19 and 20, the electricity load reached new winter historical highs, with January 20 peaking at 1.417 billion kilowatts [1] Group 2: Regional Performance - The electricity load in North China, Northwest China, Northeast China, and 12 provincial-level power grids including Xinjiang and Tibet has set historical highs 75 times since the beginning of winter [1] Group 3: Electricity Consumption - Daily electricity consumption has remained high, with January 5 marking the first time daily consumption exceeded 30 billion kilowatt-hours in winter [1] - Daily electricity consumption also surpassed 30 billion kilowatt-hours on January 5-7 and January 19, indicating an improvement in China's winter energy security capabilities [1] Group 4: Future Actions - The National Energy Administration will guide and supervise local power companies to ensure winter heating and supply, monitoring electricity supply and demand changes daily to address potential risks and ensure stable electricity supply [1]
今年中国电力负荷三创冬季新高