Core Insights - The overall balance of electricity supply and demand in China has improved, with significant growth in electricity consumption across various sectors, driven by policies supporting traditional industry electrification and new production capabilities [1][2] Group 1: Electricity Demand and Supply - From January to August, electricity consumption in primary, secondary, and tertiary industries increased by 10.6%, 3.1%, and 7.7% respectively, indicating robust demand growth [1] - The peak electricity load reached a record high of 1.508 billion kilowatts in July, an increase of approximately 200 million kilowatts compared to the previous year [1] - The electricity system demonstrated strong resilience, with 40 million kilowatts of new adjustable power sources and 16 million kilowatts of increased cross-regional transmission capacity added from January to July [1] Group 2: Transition to Green Energy - The share of clean energy in China's energy structure has significantly increased, with renewable energy accounting for 84% of new installed capacity, totaling 28.8 million kilowatts from January to August [2] - Non-fossil fuel power generation capacity surpassed 60% for the first time by the end of May, with wind and solar energy contributing over 90% to the renewable energy generation [2] - More than 95% of coal-fired power units have undergone ultra-low emission upgrades, positioning China as a leader in emission reduction technology [2] Group 3: Enhancing System Coordination - The electricity supply side is focusing on expanding renewable energy scale and improving the efficiency of coal power under varying load conditions [3] - On the demand side, efforts are being made to enhance energy efficiency in key sectors such as industry, buildings, and transportation, while promoting zero-carbon parks and green electricity supply models [3] - The electricity market is being improved to reflect the green value of clean power and the flexibility of resources, with ongoing development of a unified national electricity market [3] Group 4: Climate Resilience - Climate factors are being integrated into the planning and operation of the new electricity system, with enhanced meteorological monitoring and risk assessment for electricity resources [4] - The deployment of backup power sources and the coordination of electricity with other energy infrastructures are being prioritized to address extreme weather events [4]