Source: National Energy Administration (NEA)

Recently, many regions across China have experienced hot and humid weather. Coupled with the dual driving forces of economic growth, power loads in various regions have risen rapidly. On July 4, the national maximum power load reached 1.465 billion kilowatts, an increase of approximately 200 million kilowatts from the end of June, setting a new historical high (compared to 1.451 billion kilowatts in 2024), and an increase of nearly 150 million kilowatts compared with the same period last year. Since the beginning of summer, the power grids in East China, eastern Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, and Hubei have all reached historical highs.

At present, the national power supply remains generally stable and orderly. According to the China Meteorological Administration, from July 4 to 10, regions including Huanghuai, Jianghan, and Jiangnan will experience sustained high temperatures, with some areas reaching or exceeding historical extreme values for the same period. Power loads in East China and Central China are expected to continue rising, further driving nationwide power load growth. The National Energy Administration will closely monitor weather changes and the power supply-demand situation, guiding localities and power enterprises to ensure stable and full operation of generating units, coordinate inter-provincial and inter-regional power balance, promptly resolve emerging issues, and make every effort to ensure electricity supply for people to stay cool during the summer, fully supporting high-quality economic and social development.