According to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), in previous years, electricity consumption during holidays and Tet usually decreased sharply compared to pre-holiday days, with a decrease of about 25-30%.
However, during the 30/4-1/5 holiday this year, the average electricity consumption only decreased by about 8% compared to normal days before the holiday, and significantly increased compared to the same holiday in 2023.
Specifically, on average, during the holiday, the peak electricity consumption of the entire national power system was around 40,459 MW, and the electricity consumption output was around 860.5 million kWh/day. Thus, compared to the same holiday in 2023, the average daily electricity output during the 30/4-1/5 holiday this year increased by 37.2%.
At the same time, the maximum consumption capacity of the entire system during the holiday also increased by 30.6%.
Even the first day of the holiday (April 27) recorded a new peak in national electricity consumption with 47,670 MW due to the severe hot weather conditions in all three regions.
April 27 recorded a new peak in national electricity consumption of 47,670 MW. (Photo credit: EVN)
EVN predicts that in the coming time, the hot weather will be more complex, and the number of days of extreme heat could be longer than the annual average. For the northern region, as this is only the first extreme heat wave, electricity consumption in the North, although higher than before, has not yet reached the peak recorded in the past.
Thus, electricity consumption in the North will continue to increase during the upcoming hot spells of this summer. Besides, if the hot weather occurs in all three regions, the electricity consumption of the whole country will also increase sharply, putting pressure on the operation and electricity supply in the late dry season.
According to EVN, from April 27 – May 1, the corporation ensured the safe and stable supply of electricity to serve the people nationwide during the holiday. Power plants and the entire transmission and distribution grid system operated safely and stably. A few minor incidents that occurred on the power grid were promptly handled by on-call forces, ensuring continuous electricity supply to customers.
Investors in power generation sources (including rooftop solar power) have basically complied with the dispatch orders, thus contributing to ensuring the safe operation of the national power system, without causing incidents or affecting the electricity supply.
EVN calls on customers to use electricity sparingly, especially during peak evening hours (from 7 pm to 11 pm). In particular, it is important to use air conditioners rationally, only turning them on when absolutely necessary, and setting the temperature at 26-27 degrees Celsius or higher.
Customers should also avoid using multiple high-power electrical appliances at the same time during peak hours. ” Using electricity sparingly can also minimize the risk of electrical accidents and limit the increase in electricity bills “, EVN recommends.
