Staff members from the State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company check the safety of high-pressure chambers. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China's total power consumption reached a historic high in July, reaching 1.02 trillion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 8.6 percent, the National Energy Administration said on Thursday.

This marks the first time China's monthly nationwide electricity usage has surpassed the 1 trillion kWh threshold, a milestone unmatched globally.

The surge in power demand, often viewed as a key indicator of economic activity, reflects the combined impact of a prolonged heatwave and steady growth in industrial production.

The administration's data also revealed a significant increase in the contribution of renewable energy sources. Wind, solar, and biomass power generation accounted for nearly a quarter of total electricity production in July, underscoring China's accelerating transition toward a greener energy mix.

Source: By Zheng Xin, chinadaily.com, Aug 21, 2025 [https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/21/WS68a70c3da310851ffdb4f66b.html]