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Guangxi is facing a serious electricity crunch this year which has arrived much earlier than expected, according to an interview with one of the province's top utility providers.

"Currently the power shortage is close to 30 percent of the total demand. Guangxi Power Grid has sent out level-I warning marking a severe situation in power shortage," said Gu Nanfeng, vice-chief engineer of Guangxi Power Grid Co, People's Daily reported Monday. "Over 1,000 enterprises ceased or partially ceased production due to the power shortage," he added.