Nation tackles electricity demand amid heatwave

China's power sector has implemented a wide range of measures to tackle soaring temperatures and surging electricity demand as a result of this summer's intense heatwave.

High temperatures pose a serious risk to both power equipment and workers. Wang Lei, deputy director of the operation department at the Liujiaxia Hydropower Station in Gansu province, said the most immediate impact is increased thermal stress on power transmission and transformation systems, which jeopardizes their operational safety and reliability.

Wang added that heat waves also exacerbate equipment failures, requiring faster response times from maintenance crews.