China’s internet data services used 9.9 billion kWh in July, up 40.1%; January–July usage rose 43.3%.

China’s internet data services consumed 9.9 billion kilowatt-hours in July, an increase of 40.1% year over year. Charging and battery-swapping services used 16.4 billion kWh in the same month, up 50.3%.

Total Chinese electricity consumption reached 1.04 trillion kWh in July, rising 1.7%. Industrial consumption was 605.5 billion kWh, including 122 billion kWh for high-technology and equipment manufacturing, which increased 8.9%.

For January through July, internet data services consumed 59.3 billion kWh, up 43.3%, while charging and battery-swapping services consumed 97.4 billion kWh, up 55.8%. Total national consumption over the seven months was 6.1399 trillion kWh, an increase of 4.7%.