China's Electrical Needs Soon to Outstrip Production
As China surges towards becoming the 21st century’s dominant economy, its progress may be hobbled by a growing gap between its electrical production and demand.
According to the China Electricity Council, the country’s estimated total generation capacity may total about 1,050 gigawatts by the end of this year, a rise of about 8.8 percent from 2010 levels, but the country may still face a total peak deficit of 30-40 gigawatts, raising the specter of rolling brownouts during the winter months.
And Beijing’s leadership is well aware of the populace’s incipient anger if it is denied a piece of the country’s economic dream.
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According to the China Electricity Council, the country’s estimated total generation capacity may total about 1,050 gigawatts by the end of this year, a rise of about 8.8 percent from 2010 levels, but the country may still face a total peak deficit of 30-40 gigawatts, raising the specter of rolling brownouts during the winter months.
And Beijing’s leadership is well aware of the populace’s incipient anger if it is denied a piece of the country’s economic dream.
Read more...
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