Core Insights - The article highlights the significant increase in electricity demand across various regions in China due to sustained high temperatures and the impact of new technologies and industries on power consumption [1][2][9]. Group 1: Electricity Demand Trends - In Jiangsu, electricity load reached a historical high of 1.528 million kilowatts on July 7, 2023, surpassing last year's peak by 575 thousand kilowatts [1]. - The peak electricity load this year occurred over 20 days earlier than last year, consistently remaining above 1.4 million kilowatts [1]. - Increased use of air conditioning and the booming ice-making industry have significantly contributed to the rise in electricity demand [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Contributions - The internet data service sector has become a major contributor to electricity consumption, with the largest computing center in Jiangsu doubling its power usage since the beginning of the year [2]. - New data companies are replacing air-cooled systems with more efficient liquid cooling systems, further increasing electricity demand [3]. Group 3: Power Supply Management - Many companies have not received notifications to adjust production schedules during peak electricity demand, allowing them to maintain normal operations [5]. - New energy storage systems have been effectively utilized, with 7 million kilowatts of power released within 5 minutes during peak times [6][7]. - The installed capacity of new energy storage in China has exceeded 91 million kilowatts, a 24-fold increase over five years, enhancing the grid's ability to manage peak loads [7]. Group 4: Renewable Energy Integration - China's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 1.6 billion kilowatts, making it the largest power source in the country [9]. - In an industrial park in Liyang, distributed solar power installations of 60,000 kilowatts have achieved over 95% utilization, supplementing grid power during peak demand [10]. - Clean energy, including renewables, accounted for 35.2% of total electricity generation in the first half of the year, an increase of 2.1 percentage points from the previous year [10].