新华社丨5月份全社会用电量同比增长4.4%

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the growth in electricity consumption across various sectors in China, indicating a positive trend in economic activity and energy demand [1]. Summary by Sections Overall Electricity Consumption - In May, the total electricity consumption reached 809.6 billion kWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.4% [1]. - From January to May, the cumulative electricity consumption was 3,966.5 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4% [1]. Sectoral Electricity Consumption - Primary Industry: - Electricity consumption was 11.9 billion kWh in May, up by 8.4% year-on-year [1]. - Cumulative consumption from January to May was 54.3 billion kWh, with a growth of 9.6% [1]. - Notably, the livestock and agriculture sectors showed strong growth, with increases of 15.5% and 7.2%, respectively [1]. - Secondary Industry: - May consumption was 541.4 billion kWh, reflecting a 2.1% year-on-year increase [1]. - Cumulative consumption for the first five months was 2,591.4 billion kWh, with a growth of 2.2% [1]. - High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors led the growth in this category [1]. - Tertiary Industry: - In May, electricity consumption reached 155 billion kWh, growing by 9.4% year-on-year [1]. - Cumulative consumption from January to May was 740.6 billion kWh, with a year-on-year increase of 6.8% [1]. - New business models, such as charging and swapping services, experienced significant growth, with a 45.1% increase in electricity consumption [1]. Residential Electricity Consumption - In May, urban and rural residential electricity consumption was 101.3 billion kWh, marking a 9.6% year-on-year increase [1]. - From January to May, residential consumption totaled 580.2 billion kWh, with a growth of 3.7% [1].