# electricity consumption

China’s Power Demand Accelerates as EV Charging and Data Hubs Surge — Electricity Use Up 6.1% in Jan–Feb

China’s electricity consumption rose 6.1% year‑on‑year in January–February 2026 to about 1,654.6 billion kWh, with especially rapid growth in high‑tech manufacturing, EV charging services and internet data centres. The pattern underscores accelerating electrification and digital expansion, raising near‑term grid and policy challenges as demand outpaces supply flexibility.