NBS: China's power output rises 1.4% YoY in March, with hydropower leading growth

The total amount of electricity generated in China in March rose by 1.4% on year to 802.48 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on April 16, with hydropower emerging as the primary growth driver.

Hydropower output surged 10.8% on year to 86.21 billion kWh, supported by significantly higher precipitation in many areas raising water levels in major hydro dams. Data from the China Meteorological Administration showed that average rainfall nationwide in March reached 33 mm, up 18.7% compared with historical norms. This translated into