(0730 CR M04)POWER SHORTAGE
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(0730 CR M04)POWER SHORTAGE
From Xinhua News Agency: (0730 CR M04)POWER SHORTAGE DATELINE: July 30, 2011 LENGTH: 00:01:25 PKG INTRO As the hot weather is lingering in most parts of the country, power shortages might be worsen in following days. China Report explains. PKG According to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planner, hot weather in many parts of China have caused power companies to generate record amounts of electricity in July. On July 26, power plants in China generated a record 15.1 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity, an increase of 8.2 percent year-on-year. The rise in power output has mainly been attributed to the increased usage of air conditioners and industrial demands. The NDRC says power supply and demand have generally been stable, but that the situation will not be as steady in the following days. It expects power shortages to worsen in places that have previously suffered from shortages. According to a report issued by the China Electricity Counc Powered by www.newslook.com
The Video News Portal | July 30, 2011
