Power demand to rise steadily in '25

Newly added capacity to hit a record, with more renewables being connected to grid

China's electricity demand is projected to maintain steady growth in 2025, with total consumption expected to increase within a range of 4 percent to 6.5 percent, according to a report released by the State Grid Energy Research Institute.

The report, titled "China Power Supply and Demand Analysis Report 2025", forecasts total nationwide electricity consumption to reach 10.3 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2025, a 5 percent increase from the previous year.

Power generation capacity is set for rapid expansion this year, projected to reach around 3.99 billion kilowatts by the end of 2025, a 19.2 percent increase from the previous year and maintaining a fast growth momentum, said Ji Guoqiang, an analyst at the institute.