[SMM New Energy] Annual Electricity Consumption Exceeds 10 Trillion kWh! Productivity Competition to Fully Activate Battery Demand

Published: Jan 28, 2026 14:05

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Data from the National Energy Administration shows that in 2025, China's total electricity consumption historically exceeded 10 trillion kWh, reaching 10.4 trillion kWh, up 5% YoY. This figure set a record for electricity consumption by a single country globally, equivalent to more than twice the annual electricity consumption of the US and exceeding the combined annual electricity consumption of the EU, Russia, India, and Japan.

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