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On May 27, the power system of the Central region - Central Highlands continued to record a record high consumption level when both the maximum capacity and daily electricity consumption reached a new peak in 2026. Download Da Nang Electricity workers perform maintenance work on the power grid under the fierce sun. According to Mr. Ngo Tan Cu, General Director of the Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC), the maximum capacity of the entire system has reached 4,777 MW, electricity consumption reaches 100.5 million kWh/day. This is the highest daily output level ever of EVNCPC, and is the first time electricity consumption in the Central - Central Highlands region has exceeded 100 million kWh/day. Compared to 2025, maximum capacity increased by 6.1% (from 4,503 MW) and increased by 18.2% over the same period (4,042 MW); Electricity consumption will increase by 5.7% compared to the peak in 2025 (95 million kWh/day). EVNCPC strengthens solutions to ensure power supply in the hot season READ NOW General Director of EVNCPC said that the main reason for the record high consumption is due to the prolonged heat wave on a large scale and the sudden increase in demand for cooling equipment. Particularly on May 27, the heat was intense, in some places it was especially intense in the area from Quang Tri to City. Da Nang and the eastern provinces of Quang Ngai and Dak Lak. Temperatures in many localities were recorded at very high levels: Dong Ha (Quang Tri) 39.6degC; Nam Dong (Hue) 38.5degC; Tam Ky (Da Nang) 39.5degC; Ba To 38.1degC, Quang Ngai 39.2degC; Son Hoa 38.7degC and Tuy Hoa (Dak Lak) 39.3degC. In the face of prolonged hot weather, EVNCPC said it will continue to closely monitor the load situation, proactively adjust operating methods to ensure safe and stable electricity supply for the entire region. Image of power industry workers operating the power system during peak heat waves in the Central - Central Highlands: Download Download Download Download Download Download Japan AnhSee moreEVNCPC: Maintain safe, continuous electricity flow during peak heat. See moreEVNCPC activates 8 groups of solutions to ensure power supply in the hot season in the Central - Central Highlands. See more. Widespread heat peaking from May 24-27. See more. Very intense heat next week: Electricity consumption in the North is forecast to reach a new peak.