WeatherEnvironment
Record Heatwave Sweeps China as 40-Day Dog Days Begin
China enters its hottest period as 20 provinces face scorching temperatures above 40°C, pushing Chongqing's power grid to a record 30.67m kW load.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's power load hit a record 1.518 billion kilowatts on July 10, driven by industrial growth, EV and data center demand, and extreme heat.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Power Load Hits Record 1.518 Billion Kilowatts
China's national power load reaches a historic high of 1.518 billion kilowatts, driven by industrial growth, service sector expansion and summer heatwaves.
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EnergyInfrastructure
China Launches World's Largest Offshore DC Converter Station
China's first sea-land integrated flexible DC converter station sets sail for Yangjiang offshore wind farm, marking a renewable energy milestone.
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WeatherClimate
Brutal Heat Wave Broils Eastern US with Record Temperatures
A historic heat dome brings record-breaking temperatures to 200 million Americans across the eastern US, triggering emergency grid orders.
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Energy & Infrastructure
China Completes World's Largest Power Supply System
China announces completion of the world's largest power supply system, serving nearly 800 million households with 10.37 trillion kWh consumed in 2025.
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Weather & ClimateUnited States
Heat Wave Spreads East, Threatening Millions Before July 4
A dangerous heat wave is expanding across the eastern U.S., putting over 100 million at risk before July Fourth as power grids face record demand.
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Science & TechnologyEconomy
China's AI Boom Rewires Power Grid, Pushes Hubs to Deserts
China's AI boom is reshaping its power grid as data center energy demand surges, driving virtual power plants and pushing hubs to desert regions.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Rewires Grid, Drives Data Centers to Deserts
China's AI boom is reshaping its power grid, driving data centers to deserts and sparking a $295 billion national computing grid.
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EnergyEconomy
China Braces for Record Summer Power Demand of 1.3B kW
State Grid forecasts summer peak power load will exceed 1.3 billion kW, a 6% year-on-year increase, as China prepares for record electricity demand.
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Economy & TradeEnergy
Southern China Grid Sets Four Power Records as Heat, AI Soar
Southern China's power grid set four consecutive load records from May 25-28, driven by early heatwaves, AI computing, and economic growth.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Strains Power Grid as Data Centers Surge
China's AI expansion is straining the power grid as data center electricity demand surges. Experts warn of a construction pace mismatch and grid risks.
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