According to the National Power System Operation Company (NSMO), at noon on June 2nd, the national power consumption reached a record high with a peak capacity of 51,290MW, surpassing the 2024 peak by 1,757MW (49,533MW).
This 1,757MW increase is equivalent to the combined installed capacity of two power plants: Lai Chau Hydropower Plant (1,200MW) and Thai Binh 1 Thermal Power Plant (600MW), according to Nhan Dan newspaper.
NSMO attributed this to the intense hot weather in the North and Central regions.
Hanoi Electricity Corporation also reported a new record in the capital city, with a peak capacity of 5,430MW during the noon peak on June 2nd, surpassing the 2024 peak of 5,263MW.
Similarly, the Northern Power Corporation announced that power consumption in 27 northern provinces and cities (from Ha Tinh province onwards, excluding Hanoi) during the noon peak on June 2nd reached a new record of 17,400MW, an increase of 100MW compared to the 2024 peak (17,300MW).
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that the Northern region experienced its most intense heatwave since the beginning of summer over the past two days.
Temperatures in most of the North and North-Central regions reached 37–39°C, with many places surpassing 40°C, such as Bac Giang (40.1°C) and Duong Lang, Hanoi (40.2°C).
The 1,757MW increase in power consumption is equivalent to the combined capacity of Lai Chau Hydropower Plant and Thai Binh 1 Thermal Power Plant. The image shows Thai Binh 1 Thermal Power Plant.
The combination of intense heat and low humidity, reaching only 40–45%, has caused a surge in electricity demand, especially for cooling appliances.
Safe, Economical, and Efficient Electricity Usage
Earlier in mid-May, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued a document on the urgent, synchronous, and effective implementation of solutions to ensure power supply during peak hours in 2025 and beyond.
Accordingly, the Hanoi People’s Committee has assigned the Hanoi Electricity Corporation to strengthen communication and promotion of economical and efficient electricity use to raise awareness among customers and the public, contributing to the stability of the power supply system.
In addition, they are to coordinate closely with owners of rooftop solar power systems in the city to mobilize and maximize the use of solar energy for power generation during peak hours, along with promoting solutions for economical and efficient use of solar power.
Furthermore, they are to urgently and proactively build a monitoring and control system for the backup power grid of the Hanoi Power System Dispatch Center to ensure safe, continuous monitoring, control, and operation of the capital’s power grid…
To prevent local grid overloads in some residential and urban areas and ensure the safe operation of the power system, EVN recommends that customers use electricity safely, economically, and efficiently, especially during peak hours from 1 pm to 3 pm and from 9 pm to 11 pm.
This includes using air conditioners reasonably, setting temperatures at 27 degrees Celsius or higher, and combining them with fans for better cooling efficiency; avoiding using multiple high-power appliances simultaneously to prevent overload, accidents, and fires in households, agencies, and offices.
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