Nghe An: Hot weather, electricity usage exceeds 2016 mark

(Baonghean.vn) - In June, with peak heat waves, the amount of electricity consumed in Nghe An surpassed the highest mark of 2016 with 9.7 million kWh.

Since the end of May, Nghe An has been experiencing continuous heat waves with high temperatures, causing unusual load increases in many areas.

Particularly on June 4, 2017, the daily electricity consumption reached 9.7 million KWh, surpassing the highest daily level of 2016. The electricity consumption in the first days of June increased by 12% compared to the same period last year.

Nghe An Electricity Company practices replacing electric poles in Nam Hung - Nam Dan. Photo: Thanh Chung.

The weather in 2017 is forecast to be very harsh, so the demand for electricity is forecast to increase, the highest daily output (Amax) is expected to reach 10.5 million KWh, the maximum capacity (Pmax) can reach 530MW. Nghe An Electricity Company has requested its affiliated units to implement many solutions well such as: Strengthening the inspection and consolidation of the power grid. For power lines, organize regular day and night inspections, testing, supplement the pole grounding system, the capacitor compensation system on the power line must always operate in optimal mode... For distribution transformer stations, it is necessary to regularly monitor operating parameters to have an early handling plan to avoid overloading beyond the allowable level for a long time, check the switching system, protect the circuit breaker, the input and output of the circuit breaker, do not let the phenomenon of heat generation, overload and circuit breaker tripping.... Propose and make a handling plan immediately when detecting unusual phenomena.

The company also organizes current measurement, weighing, phase reversal, rotation, and capacity increase of transformers (MBA) to meet the load growth. Completes energizing overload protection works to increase power supply capacity. Completes installation of 3-phase remote meters at public substations to regularly monitor current and voltage.

When the outdoor temperature is > 36°, stop performing operations and work on the grid that cause power outages for customers.

Electrical system repair in Nghia Dan. Photo: Minh Thai

Organize and arrange 24/7 staff to handle electrical problems and repairs, especially problems caused by main circuit breakers tripping or grid overloaded branches causing power outages for customers. Incidents such as transformer fires must be resolved immediately, even at night. Prepare enough manpower, materials, equipment, vehicles, and communication to promptly handle problems or switch to backup methods to quickly restore power to customers when problems occur.

Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien - Deputy Director of Nghe An Electricity Company added: Regarding issues reported by the media, the Director of Electricity proactively contacts and promptly explains. For customer recommendations and feedback, it is necessary to organize immediate resolution. Actively work with local management agencies and major customers, request customers to limit the simultaneous use of devices during peak hours. Focus on electricity saving propaganda activities to each household, agency, business, school... Pay attention to logistics for the workforce directly working on the grid such as providing drinking water, milk, lunch, late night snacks...

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