[Total Electricity Consumption in March 2026 Up 3.5% YoY]

Published: Apr 20, 2026 13:20

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The National Energy Administration released data on total electricity consumption for March. In March, total electricity consumption reached 859.5 billion kWh, up 3.5% YoY. By sector, the primary industry consumed 11.3 billion kWh, up 6.7% YoY. The secondary industry consumed 570.8 billion kWh, up 2.0% YoY, of which industrial electricity consumption was 566.1 billion kWh, up 2.3% YoY, and high-tech and equipment manufacturing consumed 105.4 billion kWh, up 5.6% YoY. The tertiary industry consumed 160.1 billion kWh, up 7.7% YoY, of which electricity consumption for EV charging and battery swapping services and internet data services reached 13 billion and 8 billion kWh respectively, with YoY growth rates of 51.3% and 40.1% respectively.

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