China's electricity demand to surge 6.5% in 2023 due to data centers, 5G, and EVs, despite record-high generation capacity installations.
China's electricity demand to surge 6.5% from 2023 amid growing needs from data centers, 5G infrastructure, and electric vehicles. Despite record-high generation capacity installations, the nation's power sector faces continued pressure. Demand in the first four months of this year rose 9% to 3.08 trillion kilowatt-hours. New hydropower, wind, and nuclear plants will add to the capacity, while solar expansion slows from 2023.
May 27, 2024
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