Electricity consumption in Nghe An skyrocketed during the hot season.

In Nghe An, on normal days, the average electricity consumption is from 8.5 to 9.5 million kWh/day; during the recent hot days, the load increased, fluctuating from 10.5 million to 11 million kWh/day, the system's maximum capacity is 521Mw, an increase of 4.62% over the same period and an increase of 13% over normal days.

Electricity workers check the safety of the power grid. Photo by Viet Phuong

Mr. Nguyen Cong Dung- Deputy Head of the Control Department, Nghe An Electricity Company said that on May 9, 2018 alone, the total electricity consumption of the province increased to 10.8 million kWh - an increase of 10.9% over the same period and an increase of 25% over normal days.

Although the power system is currently operating stably, all sources and grid systems meet the needs of daily life and production; but when the severe heat lasts for a long time, the demand for electricity increases dramatically, mainly due to the use of air conditioners and cooling equipment increasing very high, leading to the risk of full load and local grid overload in some areas... then customers need to limit electricity use during peak hours to avoid grid overload causing problems.

In agencies and offices, it is necessary to use electricity economically and effectively. Especially when using air conditioners, it is necessary to note to keep them in optimal mode, only set at 26 degrees Celsius or higher, to both ensure electricity savings and minimize the risk of local overload of the power grid./.