China's power generation increases 2.5% in July 2024

A closer look at the July figures reveals a mixed performance across different energy sources. Thermal power output experienced a smaller decline, dropping by 4.9 per cent, while hydropower and wind and solar power production showed slower growth rates. However, nuclear power output returned to positive growth.

Among the various energy types, hydropower led the way with a significant 36.2 per cent YoY increase in output, marking the fastest growth rate. Solar power followed with a 16.4 per cent rise, and nuclear power output increased by 4.3 per cent during the same period, as per Chinese media reports.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DP)