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China’s Thermal Power Generation Declines as Hydropower Surges in September
China’s thermal power generation dropped 5.4% in September compared to the same period last year, according to recent statistics bureau data. The decline comes as hydropower output surged nearly 32% year-on-year, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy mix. Overall electricity generation still increased by 1.5% despite the reduction in fossil fuel-based power.
Shift in China’s Energy Mix as Hydropower Rebounds
China’s fossil fuel-based power generation reportedly declined by 5.4% in September compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The decrease in thermal power output, which primarily comes from coal with some natural gas contribution, occurred alongside a substantial 31.9% increase in hydropower generation, sources indicate.