China is expecting higher than normal temperatures during its summer.

  • Central, eastern, and south-western provinces are likely to experience shortages during periods of peak demand
  • temperatures in most parts of the nation will be relatively high this summer, with several regions forecast to experience periodic heatwaves, according to the China Meteorological Administration

State-run China Energy News, citing the State Grid Energy Research Institute, reported that the electricity supply situation will be tight across the entire nation this summer

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Power shortages in 2022 disrupted global supply chains of everything from cars to solar panels.

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