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China battles power shortage for summer’s peak
China will face its most severe power shortage this summer. Some regions are already facing power blackouts even before the peak season for power consumption arrives. What has caused the power shortage? How can the electricity crunch be solved? These questions have aroused discussion to determine the best way to conquer the problem.
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| Industry faces rising power cost
Electricity prices for industrial use will be raised on Wednesday in 15 regions to combat power shortages, amid concerns over increasing manufacturing costs and a slowdown in production. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the nation’s top economic planner, announced that prices will rise by an average 0.0167 yuan (0.25 cents) per kilowatt-hour in the first retail power price rise since 2009. [Full story] No electricity crisis in China: CEC The China Electricity Council (CEC) denied there is a countrywide electricity crisis, calling the situation a “regional, seasonal, occasional” shortage, China News Agency reported on Thursday.
CEC officials said the country’s demand for electricity this summer will increase by 12 to 14 percent compared to last year. Provinces in the east and central regions of China will face a shortage of electricity, while provinces in the northeast and northwest will have a surplus. [Full story] |
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One Comment on "China battles power shortage for summer’s peak"
Kenz300 on Tue, 14th Jun 2011 1:05 am
Quote — “CEC officials said the country’s demand for electricity this summer will increase by 12 to 14 percent compared to last year.”
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That is astounding growth. Where will all the oil, coal, natural gas, biofuels, wind and solar energy come from to support this massive increase in demand? What will that do the demand/supply equation for energy resources and the resulting price increases for the the world? The price of oil and coal are going up. It is time to transition to wind, solar, wave energy and geothermal where you have no on going fuel cost increases year after year.