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Along with the synchronous implementation of solutions from state management agencies and electricity units, peoples cooperation is needed in using electricity economically and effectively. Download the discussion Saving electricity and rooftop solar power: Solutions to reduce pressure on electricity supply in the period 2026-2030 - Photo: VGP/LAOn April 21, in Ho Chi Minh City, the seminar Saving electricity and rooftop solar power: Solutions to reduce pressure on electricity supply in the period 2026-2030 took place by Industry and Trade Newspaper in collaboration with Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), the Corporation Southern Power (EVNSPC) organizes to ensure electricity for the dry season in 2026 in the face of rising demand. Currently, the whole country is entering the hot season, especially in the southern region. Electricity demand is forecast to increase sharply during the peak months of the dry season. This is creating great pressure on electricity supply, not only in the South but also on the entire national electricity system. According to statistics, in the first 3 months of the year, electricity demand in the southern provinces continued to maintain an increase compared to the same period in 2025, focusing mainly in industrial, service and urban areas. Many localities recorded high increases such as Tay Ninh (8.20%), Ca Mau (6.54%), Lam Dong (6.03%)... Entering the beginning of April 2026, heat waves appeared early and lasted on a large scale, especially in the Southeast region, where many days the temperature exceeded 36degC. Harsh weather conditions caused the need to use cooling equipment to increase sharply, leading to a sudden increase in electricity load. According to Mr. Bui Quoc Hoan, Deputy General Director of EVNSPC, statistics show that on April 8, the maximum capacity of the entire system of the Southern Power Corporation reached 11,115 MW, an increase of more than 10.46% over the same period last year. The largest daily output (Amax) reached 225.2 million kWh (April 15), an increase of 8.51% compared to Amax in 2025. In Ho Chi Minh City, electricity demand also increased sharply with the temperature. The actual temperature fluctuates between 36-37degC, but the perceived temperature sometimes reaches 40-42degC, causing cooling devices to operate at full capacity. Specifically, on April 7, 2026, the citys entire electricity output reached 185.67 million kWh with a peak capacity of 8,888 MW. On April 8, the indexes continued to increase to 190.69 million kWh and 9,107 MW, exceeding the 2025 record by 6.63%. Not only affected by the weather, the work of ensuring electricity supply also faces many factors such as geopolitical fluctuations, the risk of disruption of the global energy supply chain, posing an urgent need to proactively operate plans and improve the systems response capacity. Deputy Director of the Electricity Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) Trinh Quoc Vu said that based on the goal of striving for GDP growth in 2026 of 10% or more, and based on the actual growth of electricity load demand in 2025 along with forecasting and evaluating input factors such as load demand, hydrological situation, fuel supply capacity, power source and grid progress, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved 3 load growth plans. electricity. Download Deputy Director of the Electricity Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) Trinh Quoc Vu - Photo: VGP/LA Specifically, the base plan is expected to increase electricity load by 8.5%; The operating plan expects an increase of 11.7%; Meanwhile, the operating reserve plan for the peak dry season months is calculated at the highest level of 14.1%. However, according to Mr. Vu, along with the synchronous implementation of solutions from state management agencies and electricity units, peoples cooperation is still needed in using electricity economically and effectively. If people agree and actively participate, the electricity supply will serve production, business activities and peoples daily life during the year. 2026, especially in the upcoming peak period, will basically be guaranteed, Mr. Vu shared. Directive 10/CT-TTg creates a basis for synchronously deploying electricity saving solutions. Deputy Director of the Electricity Department Trinh Quoc Vu emphasized the role of Directive 10/CT-TTg dated March 30, 2026 of the Prime Minister on strengthening the implementation of electricity saving and developing rooftop solar power. According to him, this is a document of particular importance for the operation of the power system in the context that the dry season in 2026 continues to be predicted to be difficult. According to Mr. Vu, first of all, Directive 10 creates a basis for synchronously deploying electricity saving solutions nationwide, thereby directly reducing load demand, especially during hot peak hours. Setting specific targets on electricity saving and load adjustment also helps the electricity industry have more operational space, reducing the pressure on resource mobilization in the context of hydropower decline at the end of the dry season, while some thermal power sources decline due to incidents or impacts from environmental protection requirements. At the same time, Directive 10 creates a foundation for units in the electricity industry to promote load adjustment (DR) programs, contributing to leveling the load chart and limiting the risk of overloading. locally and reduce the risk of having to regulate and reduce electricity. Download Mr. Nguyen Quoc Trung, Deputy General Director of NSMO, expects rooftop solar power to increase sharply in the coming time - Photo: VGP/LA Another notable point is that this Directive encourages the development of solar powerrooftop and mobilize on-site power sources, thereby being able to promptly add capacity to the system right from the demand side, especially during daytime peak hours. Encourage the development of rooftop solar power. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Trung,
