AI Data Insight
In April 2026, China's total electricity shortage reached up to 82.80 billion kWh, further widening from 76.50 billion kWh in the previous month and setting a new high for the same period in recent years. With the surge in power demand driven by the construction of AI data centers and the popularization of electric vehicles, coupled with the impact of climate change on hydroelectric power generation, the market is paying close attention to the upcoming challenges of the summer peak electricity consumption.