According to the data from the National Power System Control Center (A0),
heat
waves throughout the three regions have pushed the maximum capacity (Pmax) and daily
power consumption
(A/day) nationwide to new record highs.
Specifically, at 1:30 PM on April 27, the maximum capacity nationwide reached 47,670 MW. The total national consumption on April 26 also reached 993 million kWh. The maximum capacity on April 27 and 28 decreased slightly but remained above 44,000 MW.
For the northern region, as this is only the first major heat wave, although power consumption in the north has increased compared to before, it has not yet reached the peak recorded in the past. It is forecasted that with the current heat wave continuing, power consumption in the
northern region
will likely continue to increase.
EVN recommends that people save electricity and avoid using multiple high-power consuming devices during peak hours.
Regarding this year’s power supply, EVN said that with the economy gradually recovering, and at the same time forecasting high temperatures,
heat
waves appearing early in all three regions, electricity demand has increased more than expected at the beginning of the year. EVN has updated the calculations for the power supply plan and the operation of the power system in 2024, and the plan for power supply during the peak dry season months (April to July) and has been approved for adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
In order to be proactive in ensuring the power supply, EVN has directed the establishment of methods, optimal operation of the power system and electricity market, and the
development
of power supply scenarios, updating factors related to power generation, load demand, and hydrological developments to proactively establish and adjust power system operation plans.
To ensure power supply during the hot summer of 2024, EVN recommends saving electricity, especially during peak evening hours (from 7 PM to 11 PM). In particular, attention should be paid to using air conditioners rationally, only using air conditioners when absolutely necessary, setting the temperature to 26-27 degrees Celsius or higher, and using them in combination with fans; avoid using multiple high-power electrical devices simultaneously during peak hours.
