AI Data Insight
In April 2026, the cumulative electricity consumption of China's secondary industry reached 2,732.40 billion kWh, a significant increase from the previous value of 2,156.90 billion kWh, representing a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 5.4%. The data growth was mainly driven by the expansion of high-tech manufacturing, surging demand from AI computing centers, and early soaring temperatures in various regions. The market expects the upcoming summer peak period to further push up power loads.