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NewsFlash / Zinc / National power load hit a record high on the 16th

National power load hit a record high on the 16th

Jul 22, 2025 18:04

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[SMM Flash News] As temperatures rise, the electricity load of the power system continues to reach new historical highs. On July 16, the maximum electricity load across the country reached a new historical high, with a maximum of 1.506 billion kW. Previously, the electricity load in more than ten regions, including Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Tianjin, and northern Hebei, all reached new historical highs, putting pressure on the power system to ensure supply during peak demand.

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