China's electricity market trading volume surges 19.2% in Jan-Aug 2026
China's National Energy Administration reported that cumulative electricity trading volume reached 5,180 billion kWh in the first eight months of 2026, a 19.2% year-on-year increase. Intra-provincial trading grew 21.5%, while cross-provincial trading rose 12.1%. In August alone, trading volume was 754.8 billion kWh, up 15.2%. Green electricity trading reached 218.2 billion kWh, up 6.1%.
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China's electricity trading volume up 19.2% in first eight months, data shows
According to data released by China's National Energy Administration, from January to August, the cumulative electricity trading volume completed by all power trading institutions nationwide reached 5,180 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Within this, intra-provincial trading volume grew by 21.5% year-on-year, while cross-provincial and cross-regional trading volume increased by 12.1% year-on-year. In August alone, the electricity trading volume completed by power trading institutions rose by 15.2% year-on-year. The report attributes this growth to the unified electricity market system, which it states has effectively promoted the optimal allocation of power resources.
Read sourceChina's National Electricity Market Transactions Up 19.2% in First Eight Months of 2024
According to data released by China's National Energy Administration on September 22, the country's total electricity market transactions reached 5,180 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first eight months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Within this total, intra-provincial transactions grew by 21.5% year-on-year, while cross-provincial and cross-regional transactions rose by 12.1%. In August alone, electricity market transactions increased by 15.2% compared to the same month last year. The report attributes the growth to the unified electricity market system, which it states has effectively promoted the optimal allocation of power resources. The data was compiled by all national power trading institutions.
Read sourceChina's National Energy Administration: Jan-Aug Power Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% Year-on-Year
According to data from China's National Energy Administration, reported by Zhitong Finance, the country's power trading institutions completed 754.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity transactions in August 2026, a 15.2% increase year-on-year. Within this, intra-provincial trading reached 563.8 billion kWh (up 16.0%), while cross-provincial trading was 191.0 billion kWh (up 11.4%). By trading type, medium- and long-term contracts accounted for 681.9 billion kWh, spot trading for 72.9 billion kWh, and green electricity trading for 26.4 billion kWh (up 7.7%). Grid companies' market-based agency power purchases totaled 78.2 billion kWh. For the January-August 2026 period, cumulative trading volume reached 5,180.0 billion kWh, up 19.2% year-on-year. Intra-provincial trading was 4,026.4 billion kWh (up 21.5%), cross-provincial trading was 1,153.6 billion kWh (up 12.1%), medium- and long-term contracts were 4,617.3 billion kWh, spot trading was 562.7 billion kWh, green electricity trading was 218.2 billion kWh (up 6.1%), and grid agency purchases were 563.8 billion kWh.
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China's electricity market trading volume up 19.2% in Jan-Aug, says energy regulator
According to data released by China's National Energy Administration (NEA), the country's electricity market trading volume reached 5.18 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first eight months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. In August 2026 alone, trading volume was 754.8 billion kWh, up 15.2% from the same month last year. The data, reported by state-affiliated media outlet Jiemian via Tencent Stock, breaks down transactions by scope and type. From January to August, intra-provincial trading accounted for 4.0264 trillion kWh (up 21.5%), while cross-provincial and cross-regional trading reached 1.1536 trillion kWh (up 12.1%). By transaction type, medium- and long-term contracts dominated at 4.6173 trillion kWh, followed by spot trading at 562.7 billion kWh. Green electricity trading totaled 218.2 billion kWh, up 6.1%. Grid companies' market-based agency purchases amounted to 563.8 billion kWh. The figures indicate robust growth in China's power market liberalization and green energy trading.
Read sourceChina's National Electricity Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% in Jan-Aug 2026
According to data from the National Energy Administration reported by Jin10 on September 22, 2026, China's national electricity market trading volume for the period of January to August 2026 increased by 19.2% year-on-year. In August 2026 alone, power trading institutions across the country completed 754.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity transactions, a 15.2% increase compared to August 2025. Within this monthly total, intra-provincial transactions accounted for 563.8 billion kWh (up 16.0% YoY), while cross-provincial and cross-regional transactions reached 191.0 billion kWh (up 11.4% YoY). By trading type, medium- and long-term transactions totaled 681.9 billion kWh, and spot market transactions amounted to 72.9 billion kWh. Green electricity trading volume was 26.4 billion kWh, marking a 7.7% year-on-year growth. Additionally, grid companies conducted 78.2 billion kWh of market-based agency power purchases.
China's Electricity Trading Volume Surges 19.2% in Jan-Aug, Unified Market Optimizes Resources
According to data released by China's National Energy Administration, from January to August, electricity trading institutions across the country completed a cumulative trading volume of 5,180 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Intra-provincial electricity trading volume rose by 21.5% year-on-year, while cross-provincial and cross-regional trading volume increased by 12.1%. In August alone, trading volume grew by 15.2% year-on-year. The report attributes this growth to the unified electricity market system, which has effectively promoted the optimal allocation of power resources. Research institutions cited in the article note that global investment in power grid infrastructure continues to rise, and multinational companies are accelerating their production capacity布局 (layout), reflecting the energy transition's impact on the power equipment sector. The article was sourced from the National Business Daily and published on East Money's industry economy channel.
Read sourceChina's National Electricity Market Transactions Rise 19.2% in First Eight Months of 2026
According to data released by China's National Energy Administration on September 22, 2026, and reported by Dahe Caifang, the country's total electricity market transactions reached 5.18 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in the first eight months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Within this total, intra-provincial transactions amounted to 4.0264 trillion kWh, up 21.5%, while cross-provincial and cross-regional transactions totaled 1.1536 trillion kWh, rising 12.1%. By trading type, medium- and long-term transactions accounted for 4.6173 trillion kWh, spot market transactions for 562.7 billion kWh, and green electricity transactions for 218.2 billion kWh, which grew 6.1% year-on-year. Additionally, grid companies conducted 563.8 billion kWh of agency power purchases on behalf of users. The data reflects robust growth in China's electricity market activity, with notable expansion in intra-provincial trading and continued but slower growth in green electricity trading.
Read sourceChina's National Energy Administration: Jan-Aug Power Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% Year-on-Year
According to a report from People's Financial News on September 22, citing the National Energy Administration, China's power trading volume reached 754.8 billion kilowatt-hours in August 2026, a year-on-year increase of 15.2%. For the first eight months of 2026, cumulative power trading volume across all national power trading institutions totaled 5.18 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing a 19.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The data reflects continued growth in China's electricity market activity.
Read sourceChina's Jan-Aug Power Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% to 5.18 Trillion kWh
On September 22, 2026, China's National Energy Administration released data on the national power market trading volume for the first eight months of the year. From January to August, power trading institutions across the country completed a cumulative trading volume of 5.18 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh), a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. Within this total, intra-provincial trading volume grew by 21.5%, while cross-provincial and cross-regional trading volume rose by 12.1%. For the month of August alone, trading volume reached 754.8 billion kWh, up 15.2% year-on-year. This included 563.8 billion kWh in intra-provincial trading (up 16.0%) and 191 billion kWh in cross-provincial trading (up 11.4%). By trading type in August, medium- and long-term trading accounted for 681.9 billion kWh, spot trading for 72.9 billion kWh, and green electricity trading for 26.4 billion kWh, which grew 7.7% year-on-year. Grid companies also conducted 78.2 billion kWh in agency power purchases on behalf of customers. The data was compiled by the news outlet from public sources and does not constitute investment advice.
Read sourceChina's National Energy Administration: Jan-Aug Power Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% Year-on-Year
According to a message from China's National Energy Administration, as of August 2026, the cumulative electricity trading volume transacted by power trading institutions across the country reached 5.18 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.2%. The data was reported by Southern Finance Network and published on East Money's industry and economy section. The report highlights continued growth in China's power market trading activity during the first eight months of the year.
Read sourceChina's Jan-Aug Electricity Market Trading Volume Up 19.2% Year-on-Year
According to data from China's National Energy Administration, the national electricity trading volume completed by various power trading institutions in August 2026 reached 754.8 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 15.2%. For the January-August period, the total electricity market trading volume nationwide grew by 19.2% compared to the same period last year. Breaking down the August data by trading scope, intra-provincial trading volume was 563.8 billion kWh, up 16.0% year-on-year, while cross-provincial and cross-regional trading volume reached 191.0 billion kWh, up 11.4%. By trading type, medium- and long-term trading volume was 681.9 billion kWh, spot trading volume was 72.9 billion kWh, and green electricity trading volume was 26.4 billion kWh, an increase of 7.7% year-on-year. Grid enterprises' market-based agency power purchase volume was 78.2 billion kWh.
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