30 million kw's may seem too big, but a 30 MW shortage sounds...

30 million kw's may seem too big, but a 30 MW shortage sounds way too small to be news worthy for China.

This is a good article on the power issues:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-04/29/content_12423925.htm


Some notable quotes: (my bolding)
"China's demand for electricity has grown robustly this year, in accordance with the country's rapidly expanding economy. According to recent data from the CEC, electricity consumption for the first quarter of 2011 rose 12.7 percent over the previous year to exceed one trillion kwh.
"

.... consumption of one _trillion_ kwh per _quarter_


Another nice quote: (my bolding again)
"To solve the problem, the council has advised the government to accelerate its approval of major power projects, especially medium- and large-sized hydropower projects. The council has also recommended promoting the development of new energy and increasing electricity prices.
"