JOURNAL ARTICLE

China breaks global power use records.

  • Published In: China Economic Review.com, 2025. P. 1 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on China's unprecedented electricity consumption, which surpassed 1 trillion kilowatt-hours for two consecutive months this summer, driven by extreme heat and economic recovery. In July and August, power usage reached 1.0089 trillion and 1.0154 trillion kilowatt-hours, respectively, marking new global records. The surge was largely attributed to a significant increase in residential cooling demand, with household electricity consumption rising 18% year-on-year in July. This trend highlights the growing pressure on China's power grid due to extreme weather and indicates a shift towards greater reliance on renewable energy sources to meet peak demand and support decarbonization efforts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:China Economic Review.com. 2025/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189398663
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