China’s August power generation falls 0.8% year-on-year as electricity consumption rises 1.7%
In August 2024, China’s industrial power generation fell 0.8% year-on-year to 943.8 billion kWh, while total electricity consumption rose 1.7% year-on-year to over 1 trillion kWh, with peak load hitting a record high. Cumulative January–August generation increased 2.4% to 6,647.6 billion kWh. The mixed data suggests cooling industrial output amid sustained overall energy demand.
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China's August electricity consumption tops 1 trillion kWh, up 1.7% year-on-year, peak load record
According to a report from tradealpha citing RTRS, China's total electricity consumption in August exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, marking a 1.7% increase compared to the same month last year. The report also noted that the peak load hit a record high during the month. The data underscores continued strong demand for power in the world's second-largest economy, driven by factors such as industrial activity and summer cooling needs. No further details on regional breakdowns or sectoral contributions were provided in the brief item.
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China's August Power Generation Falls 0.8% Year-on-Year to 943.8 Billion kWh
According to data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on September 15, power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size reached 943.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in August, representing a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%. The average daily output for the month was 30.44 billion kWh. For the cumulative period from January to August, total power generation by these enterprises amounted to 6,647.6 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. The data was reported by Cailian Press (cls), a Chinese financial news outlet. The figures provide a key indicator of industrial activity and energy consumption in the world's second-largest economy, with the monthly decline suggesting a potential slowdown in industrial output during August.
Read sourceChina's August power generation falls 0.8% year-on-year, Jan-Aug up 2.4%
According to data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics, power generation by above-scale industrial enterprises remained generally stable in August 2024. The total generation reached 943.8 billion kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%. Average daily power generation for the month was 30.44 billion kilowatt-hours. For the cumulative period from January to August 2024, power generation by above-scale industrial enterprises totaled 6,647.6 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. The data indicates a slight monthly contraction in industrial electricity output despite overall growth for the year to date, reflecting potential fluctuations in industrial activity or energy demand.