Core Insights - In September, China's total electricity consumption reached 888.6 billion kWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 4.5% [1] - For the first three quarters, total electricity consumption accumulated to 7,767.5 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 4.6% [1] - The second industry showed a significant recovery in electricity consumption growth in Q3, contributing 51% to the overall increase [1] Group 1: Electricity Consumption by Sector - In September, the first industry consumed 12.9 billion kWh (up 7.3%), the second industry consumed 570.5 billion kWh (up 5.7%), and the third industry consumed 176.5 billion kWh (up 6.3%) [1] - For the first three quarters, the first, second, and third industries saw year-on-year growth in electricity consumption of 10.2%, 3.4%, and 7.5% respectively [1] Group 2: Trends and Drivers - The electricity consumption growth rate showed a quarterly recovery, with increases of 2.5%, 4.9%, and 6.1% in Q1, Q2, and Q3 respectively [1] - High-tech and equipment manufacturing industries experienced a 9.5% increase in electricity consumption in Q3, surpassing the average growth rate of the manufacturing sector by 4.3 percentage points [2] - The service sector's electricity consumption grew by 8.3% in Q3, driven by the rapid development of new infrastructure such as electric vehicles and 5G [2]

Core Insights - In August, China's total electricity consumption reached 10,154 billion kWh, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.0%, and achieving over 10 trillion kWh for the second consecutive month [1][2][3] Electricity Consumption by Sector - The primary industry consumed 164 billion kWh, up 9.7% year-on-year [1][5] - The secondary industry consumed 5,981 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [1][5] - The tertiary industry consumed 2,046 billion kWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.2% [1][6] - Urban and rural residential electricity consumption was 1,963 billion kWh, growing by 2.4% year-on-year [1] Economic Factors Influencing Electricity Demand - The high electricity consumption is attributed to extreme summer temperatures and a recovering macroeconomic environment, leading to increased capacity utilization across various industries [2][3][4] - Manufacturing electricity consumption rose by 5.5% in August, the highest monthly increase this year, with significant recovery in sectors like steel, building materials, and chemicals [3][5] Growth in High-Tech and Equipment Manufacturing - High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors showed resilience, with a combined electricity consumption growth of 9.1%, surpassing the average manufacturing growth rate [3][6] - The new energy vehicle manufacturing sector experienced a remarkable growth of 23.0% in electricity consumption from January to August [6] Trends in Service Sector Electricity Consumption - The information transmission, software, and IT services sector saw a 15.8% increase in electricity consumption, driven by advancements in mobile internet and cloud computing [7] - The electric vehicle charging services sector reported a staggering 44.1% growth in electricity consumption [7] Future Outlook - The overall electricity demand is expected to continue growing, influenced by the expansion of high-tech industries and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles [6][7] - The stability of the electricity supply system is becoming a critical concern due to the rising share of renewable energy sources, prompting the government to implement policies to enhance supply stability [7]

Core Insights - China's electricity consumption has shown steady growth in 2023, with a total of 3.97 trillion kilowatt-hours used from January to May, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [1] - The growth in electricity consumption reflects the resilience and vitality of the national economy, which is progressing steadily despite external pressures [1] Group 1: First Industry - Electricity consumption in the primary industry reached 54.3 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 9.6%, indicating a sustained rapid growth trend [1] - The modernization of agricultural infrastructure and the transformation of agricultural production methods have led to new electricity consumption scenarios [1] - Specific growth rates in electricity consumption for livestock, agriculture, and fisheries were 15.5%, 7.2%, and 4.5% respectively [1] Group 2: Second Industry - The secondary industry consumed 2.59 trillion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year increase of 2.2% [1] - High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors saw a 3.3% increase in electricity consumption, surpassing the overall growth rate of the manufacturing sector [1] - Notable growth in electricity consumption was observed in the automotive, general equipment, specialized equipment, and computer/electronic device manufacturing sectors, all exceeding 4.5% [1] - Consumption in the consumer goods manufacturing sector decreased by 0.3%, but there has been a rebound in growth rates for most consumer goods manufacturing sub-sectors related to foreign trade since May [1] Group 3: Third Industry - The tertiary industry consumed 740.6 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 6.8% [2] - The information transmission/software and IT services sector experienced a significant increase of 13.8%, with the internet and related services growing by 26.2% [2] - The wholesale and retail sector also saw a year-on-year increase of 10.8%, with the charging and swapping service sector growing by 42.4% [2] - The rapid growth in the tertiary industry is driven by the booming digital economy and increasing demand for new energy vehicle charging services [2] Group 4: Future Projections - According to the "China Electric Power Industry Annual Development Report 2025," the total electricity consumption in 2024 is projected to reach 98.54 trillion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year growth of 6.8%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous year [2] - The national power system is expected to operate stably, with a general balance between electricity supply and demand [2]