China faces energy demand forecasting challenges due to economic shifts
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Ren Yuzhi, National Energy Administration
China
June 26, 2026
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China's energy demand growth has exceeded government expectations over the past five years. AI, electric vehicles, and emerging sectors are driving significant new energy consumption. The National Energy Administration expects an average annual power demand increase of 600 billion kWh over the next five years. Policymakers are considering relocating energy-intensive industries to western China to align with renewable energy resources.
- Earlier version 16/29/2026, 4:10:14 AM
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