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China's electricity market trading volume up 19.2% in first 8 months of 2026
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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.
Source report
Data source: National Energy Administration | September 22, 2026
In August 2026, electricity trading institutions across China completed a total trading volume of 754.8 billion kWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.2%.
Breakdown by Trading Scope
- Intra-provincial trading: 563.8 billion kWh, up 16.0% year-on-year
- Inter-provincial and cross-regional trading: 191.0 billion kWh, up 11.4% year-on-year
Breakdown by Trading Type
- Medium- and long-term trading: 681.9 billion kWh
- Spot trading: 72.9 billion kWh
- Green electricity trading: 26.4 billion kWh, up 7.7% year-on-year
Additional Data
- Grid enterprises' market-based agency power purchases: 78.2 billion kWh
Source
金十数据Eastern
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China's electricity market trading volume surges 19.2% in Jan-Aug 2026