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The prolonged peak heat wave in May has pushed Ho Chi Minh Citys electricity load to record milestones, creating unprecedented pressure on the citys power supply system. To cope with the risk of electricity shortage and at the same time ensure safe and stable power supply, Ho Chi Minh City Electricity Corporation (EVNHCMC) not only implements technical solutions but also strengthens large-scale electricity saving propaganda campaigns. Download Mr. Bui Trung Kien - Deputy General Director of Ho Chi Minh City Electricity Corporation - Photo: EVNHCMCGovernment Electronic Newspaper reporter had an interview with Mr. Bui Trung Kien - Deputy General Director of Ho Chi Minh City Electricity Corporation about the practical experiences that EVNHCMC has deployed in recent times to ensure stable and safe electricity supply; At the same time, learn about long-term energy solutions for the City. In recent days, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced prolonged peak heat waves, causing great pressure on the energy system. Can you tell us about the Citys actual electricity consumption and peak load (maximum capacity) in the past month compared to the same period last year? Mr. Bui Trung Kien: It can be said that recently, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced record hot days with recorded temperatures ranging from 36-37degC; On peak days, the outdoor temperature can sometimes reach 40-42degC. Therefore, cooling devices in households and office buildings have been operating at full capacity, leading to the Citys electricity consumption continuously setting new records for many days. Specifically, on May 12, electricity output reached 195.09 million kWh, on May 13 reached 196.19 million kWh and on May 14 reached 197.68 million kWh/day. These are record numbers for the Citys electricity consumption in a day. The highest daily consumption in 2026 as of May 14 was 10.6% higher than the highest consumption in 2025 (August 5, 2025 was 178.81 million kWh). Peak power Pmax at 3:30 p.m. on May 14 has reached 9,471 MW, 6% higher than the highest peak power in 2025 (Pmax = 8,936 MW at 3:30 p.m. on August 5, 2025). The 6% increase in peak capacity on May 14 shows that the pressure on the Citys electricity system is increasing. Faced with that situation, what technical solutions, models or electricity-saving initiatives have been implemented by Ho Chi Minh City that have been evaluated as effective in the past, sir? Ho Chi Minh Citys electricity industry workers explain and guide people on how to use the app to view monthly household electricity consumption - Photo EVNHCMC Download Mr. Bui Trung Kien: Electricity consumption across the City continuously breaks its peak, maximum capacity (Pmax) increases, so our biggest challenge is local overload at transformer stations and low voltage lines during peak hours at noon and evening. However, thanks to the application of the power grid automation system and remote dispatch center, we have proactively divided the load, quickly handled incidents, ensuring that no large-scale power outages occurred in the City. The Corporation has directed power companies and member units to focus resources, increase inspection, and promptly handle incidents (if they occur). At the same time, units are required to proactively deploy short- and medium-term solutions to ensure and improve the quality of electricity supply, prioritizing important customers such as hospitals, data centers, industrial parks, and schools (especially during the period of organizing level and university transfer exams). The electricity industry has promoted the work of consolidating the power grid, reducing incidents, reducing power outages, improving electricity supply reliability; Enhance load forecasting, daily monitoring of SCADA data (Supervising Control and Data Acquisition System), telemetry data, data from the Customer Care Center and other solutions. At the same time, review transformers and lines that have been in operation for a long time or frequently carry high loads; Complete maintenance, repair, and defect handling before, during, and after the dry season peak. In parallel with the above technical solutions, the electricity industry promotes electricity saving propaganda to people and businesses. In particular, focus on coordinating with 168 communes and wards in the area to propagate to people about saving electricity; Organize lighting inspection teams and come up with appropriate solutions. Currently, the electricity industry has also coordinated with the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City to mobilize customers to move 5 - 10% of capacity from the time frame of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to after 10:00 p.m. (from April to July) with a total potential shift of 210 MW. A clearly effective solution is to turn off or reduce the capacity of advertising lights during peak hours, thereby contributing Instant electricity savings during the dry season. This solution has helped the entire City save 327.4 million kWh in the first quarter of 2026. This number is equivalent to 2.45% of the total commercial electricity consumption of the entire Ho Chi Minh City, helping to significantly reduce the load on the power grid during hot peak hours. Along with that, we have promoted communication work on economical and efficient use of energy on the website, customer care App, and social networking platforms; organization, deploying competitions, events, Gameshows, research topics on safe and economical use of electricity; Deploying electricity saving activities combined with social security work. In particular, through media and press agencies, the electricity industry has coordinated to promptly deploy propaganda programs and expand information channels on ensuring electricity supply in the hot season and electricity saving solutions for people and businesses to promptly grasp. Ho Chi Minh Citys electricity industry has promoted the work of consolidating the electricity grid, reducing incidents, reducing power ou
