媒体报道︱今年我国高用电量常态化特征明显 折射经济强大韧性和活力

Core Insights - In July and August, China's electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours for two consecutive months, setting a world record, indicating strong economic resilience and vitality [2][3] - The peak electricity load during summer reached new highs, with the maximum load on August 21 hitting 1.506 billion kilowatts, approaching historical extremes [3][4] Economic Indicators - Electricity consumption serves as a "barometer" for economic performance, reflecting a recovery in the macro economy and continuous capacity release across various industries [3] - The high temperatures and humidity this summer posed new challenges for electricity supply, with the highest load recorded earlier than in previous years [3][4] Regional Performance - All regional power grids in China set new load records during the summer, with the East China grid leading in both the number of new highs and load levels, recording 6 new highs [3][4] - A total of 23 instances of new load highs were recorded across the country, an increase of 3 compared to the previous summer [3][4] Supply Measures - The National Energy Administration implemented targeted supply measures for nine key regions, ensuring effective electricity supply during peak summer demand [4] - In the first half of the year, 17 million kilowatts of supportive power sources were put into operation, providing a solid foundation for summer supply [4] - Enhanced midday output from renewable energy sources contributed to approximately 30% of the electricity load, demonstrating improved capacity [4]