Energy consumption jumped in major Chinese provinces north of the Yangtze River amid higher-than-normal temperatures, with areas such as Henan, China’s third most populous province, struggling with record electricity demand.
The peak energy demand load in Henan, which has a population of almost 100 million people, set a new record yesterday at 65.34 million kilowatts, as announced today by state television. While the provincial grid has managed to handle high demand, electricity supply to Henan is expected to be relatively difficult this summer, according to state television, with the maximum load expected to rise further to close to 75 million kilowatts.
In the face of the heaviest rainfall in 60 years in southern China, Henan, nearby Shandong and parts of Hebei are experiencing fuel surges and drought conditions this month.
Temperatures in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan, have reached 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. As temperatures rise, demand for energy is boosting as households and businesses use more air conditioners, something that usually happens in China in late July and early August. Prolonged periods of high temperatures may force China to reduce or impose restrictions on energy consumption for industrial users during peak periods.
SOURCE: AMPE
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