⚡ The Chinese mainland’s electricity appetite soared to a record 10.4 trillion kWh in 2025, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced.
That’s more than double the United States and even surpasses the combined total of the European Union, Russia, India, and Japan. Curious what’s behind this surge? Take a look:
- Overall consumption up 5% year-on-year, led by:
- Tertiary sector demand +8.2% and household use +6.3%
- EV battery-swapping and charging services jumped 48.8%, reflecting booming green consumption 🚗🔋
- Information transmission, software and IT services usage grew 17%
- The Chinese mainland added 370 GW of wind and solar capacity, with renewables now 22% of the power mix 🌱☀️
Last Thursday at the national energy work conference, NEA head Wang Hongzhi said the Chinese mainland will press ahead with a green, low-carbon energy transition in 2026 and boost new energy supply. 🚀
For news enthusiasts, investors, and eco-curious travelers, the takeaway is clear: renewables are charging the future—stay tuned! 🌍✨
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China's power consumption hits record 10.4 trillion kWh in 2025
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