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Faced with unusual weather developments and sudden increases in electricity demand, the Government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and related units are synchronously implementing many solutions to ensure safe and stable electricity supply for the economy and peoples lives. Download Minister of Industry and Trade: It is forecast that from now until the end of the year, especially in the remaining 7 months, the pressure on the electricity system will continue to increase - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacGreat pressure on electricity supply At the regular May 2026 Government meeting held on June 3, 2026, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung said that the early appearance of the super El Nino phenomenon has caused demand for electricity consumption in the month 5 increased higher than expected, especially in the Northern region. According to the Minister, load growth in the North has exceeded 28%, causing this regions power system to approach its operating limit. While the maximum capacity that the Northern power system can meet is about 31 GW, the current load has reached 30.5 GW. This is a huge challenge for power supply management in the coming time. Notably, it is predicted that from now until the end of the year, especially in the remaining 7 months, pressure on the power system will continue to increase as the economy grows high, industrial production accelerates and the weather is forecast to continue to be complicated. Faced with that situation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is synchronously implementing solutions on both the supply and demand sides to ensure balance in the national power system. demand, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is researching to adjust and complete regulations related to the electricity load adjustment program to improve the efficiency of electricity system operation in times of high demand. These solutions aim to encourage businesses and production and business establishments to shift electricity consumption activities away from peak hours, especially in the evening. Overcoming historic heat, EVNNPT maintains the vitality of electricity transmission in the North. Electricity bills may increase: Recommendations on how to use electricity reasonably kWh/dayMore projects to enhance electricity security for the North have been put into operation.According to Minister Le Manh Hung, load adjustment may impact some groups of businesses producing during peak hours, but this is a necessary solution to optimize existing power sources, reduce the risk of system overload and ensure stable electricity supply. The Ministry of Industry and Trade also recommends that ministries, branches and localities increase propaganda and exchange with the business community and electricity customer groups. large scale to create consensus in the process of implementing load management solutions. In addition, the Minister said that the Government leaderships instructions on ensuring electricity supply have been specified in action plans and required ministries, branches and localities to seriously implement them. Proactively many scenarios to ensure supply To proactively respond to economic growth scenarios and electricity demand, Minister Le Manh Hung said that the Ministry of Industry and Trade has developed operating scenarios. Minister Le Manh Hung emphasized that preparing scenarios early helps improve the ability to respond to fluctuations in weather and energy markets, while also creating space for the electricity system to adapt to electricity consumption needs during peak periods. In the context of the economy aiming for high growth, electricity demand continues to increase, ensuring electricity supply is not only the task of the electricity sector but also requires the cooperation of ministries, branches, localities and businesses. and the people. Using electricity economically and effectively, adjusting load appropriately and proactively supplying plans will be important solutions that contribute to maintaining energy security and serving the countrys socio-economic development goals. According to a report from the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), in May 2026, the Northern region recorded 2 heat waves. In particular, the heat wave at the end of May had the highest temperature of about 43 degrees Celsius, causing electricity demand to increase sharply. EVNNPCs maximum capacity reached 20,482MW at 1:30 p.m. on May 27, 2026. Compared to the same period in May 2025, maximum capacity in May 2026 increased by 28.5%; The highest daily electricity output reached 442.3 million kWh, an increase of 28.3% over the same period. Some power companies recorded large load growth in May, such as Ha Tinh increased by 40.9%, Thanh Hoa increased by 36.2%, Nghe An increased by 35.9%, Bac Ninh increased by 32.1%, Phu Tho increased by 27.9%, Hai Phong increased by 27.6%, Ninh Binh increased 27.5%. Notably, on hot days, the load often increases very quickly day by day. Compared to cooler days, peak capacity on the first hot day usually increases by about 800-1,000MW; The evening load is usually about 600-1,000MW higher than the afternoon load. This shows that the pressure on electricity supply is not only concentrated during the daytime peak, but is also especially stressful during the evening hours, when household needs and equipment use are high.Coolness increases. Giang Oanh
