China Southern Power Grid said at 17:16 on Aug 11 its system load reached 278 GW, the fifth record high this year. Guangdong's midday peak hit 176 GW, with Yangjiang, Shantou, Jieyang and Chaozhou recording local highs. The grid forecasts August peak could reach 283 GW, up 12.9% YoY.

2026-08-11

China Southern Power Grid said at 17:16 on Aug 11 its system load reached 278 GW, the fifth record high this year. Guangdong's midday peak hit 176 GW, with Yangjiang, Shantou, Jieyang and Chaozhou recording local highs. The grid forecasts August peak could reach 283 GW, up 12.9% YoY.