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A severe heatwave drove consumption to unprecedented levels in China's power grid.
4 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 7
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What happened
A severe heatwave drove consumption to unprecedented levels in China's power grid.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Regional heatwave prompts international emergency declarations amid high power demand.1 source
Chinese power grid saw unprecedented consumption due to severe heatwave.1 source
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The entities involved
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State Grid Corporation of China
state-owned electric utility monopoly of China
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