2003年全国电荒形势继续加剧，21个省市电力短缺拉闸限电。统计数据显示，全社会全年用电量18910亿千瓦时，增长15.4％，是近年来增速最快的一年。2004年用电紧张形势依旧，全国用电量可能达到20910亿千瓦时以上，增长速度预计为13％左右，净增用电量约2070亿千瓦时。由于电力 The situation of the nation’s electricity shortage continued to increase in 2003, and power shortages in 21 provinces and municipalities have been limited. Statistics show that the entire society used 189.1 billion kWh of electricity, an increase of 15.4%, which is the fastest growth rate in recent years. In the year of 2004, electricity consumption in the country was still tight. The national electricity consumption may reach more than 209.1 billion kilowatt-hours, the growth rate is expected to be around 13%, and the net increase in electricity consumption will be about 207 billion kwh. Due to electricity