17.7415 Million Kilowatts: Wuhan Power Grid Hits All-Time High

| ChinaNews |Published: 2025-07-11 15:46:29

At 12:23 PM on July 7th, the load on the Wuhan power grid reached a record high of 17.7415 million kilowatts. State Grid Wuhan Power Supply Company is strengthening the grid, optimizing services, and ensuring safe and reliable electricity supply.

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At 12:23 PM on July 7th, the Wuhan grid load reached a historic high of 17.7415 million kilowatts

In the first half of this year, Wuhan's economy maintained steady growth, driving a sharp increase in electricity demand due to economic and social development. Additionally, persistent high temperatures since the start of summer pushed the city’s power load to an unprecedented level—320,000 kilowatts higher than the previous record.

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State Grid Wuhan Power Supply Company’s Power Dispatching Control Center

Currently, the overall electricity supply across Wuhan remains stable and orderly. To actively respond to peak summer electricity loads, State Grid Wuhan Power Supply Company has accelerated grid construction projects, adding 3.77 million kilovolt-amperes (kVA) of capacity—equivalent to building Optics Valley’s entire power grid.

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Staff from State Grid Wuhan Power Supply Company carry out live-line maintenance to ensure uninterrupted electricity for residents

To ensure stable and orderly grid operation during periods of high temperature and heavy load, the company has implemented a 24-hour grid-based rapid response system, establishing "three lines of defense": reliable power supply, backup power sources, and rapid emergency response. So far, more than 170 emergency repair teams have been deployed, involving over 2,400 personnel and more than 400 vehicles.

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