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Delegates all said that the current electricity problem is not just a simple energy supply problem but has become an issue directly related to national competitiveness, investment attraction and sustainable development. Download Representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), experts and businesses operating in the energy sector discussed issues related to current electrical energy sources - Photo: VGP Facing increasing pressure on the national electricity system in the context of extreme heat, rising electricity demand and the need to ensure energy security for national development, the Government Electronic Information Portal organized a discussion with the topic Saving electricity in peak season: Responsibilities and solutions on the morning of June 22 with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), experts and businesses operating in the energy field. The national electricity system is under unprecedented pressure. One of the issues of most concern to public opinion today is the ability to ensure electricity for economic growth in the context of rapidly increasing electricity demand. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the maximum capacity of the electricity system has recently exceeded 58,000 MW, while the electricity output some days reaches over 1 billion kWh - a very large consumption level that clearly reflects the strong growth trend of the economy. Deputy Director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transformation and Industrial Promotion Dang Hai Dung said that energy growth is always closely linked to economic growth. As Vietnam is aiming for high growth in the coming period, electricity demand will certainly continue to increase. However, along with the sharp increase in demand, the power system is also facing many challenges. Mr. Dang Hai Dung commented: When the supply chain is broken, energy costs can increase by 15-20%, or even higher. According to experts, in addition to domestic growth factors, global geopolitical instability, fuel price fluctuations, the risk of supply chain disruption and the impact of climate change are creating increasing pressure on conservation work. electricity security. In addition, the risk of El Nino appearing in the coming months may affect hydroelectric power sources, while increasing electricity demand during the hot season. Saving electricity is a faster, more effective and less expensive solution. A notable point at the discussion is the change in thinking about the issue of electricity saving. Previously, saving electricity was often considered a temporary solution during peak times of heat or electricity shortage, but now this problem has changed. is placed at the national strategic level. Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW of the Politburo on ensuring national energy security until 2030, with a vision to 2045, has repeatedly emphasized the requirement for economical and efficient use of energy, with the goal of saving about 8-10% of total final energy consumption compared to the normal development scenario. Many countries and international energy organizations currently consider the saved energy as the first source of energy, because the cost of saving is much lower than investing in a new power source. Deputy General Director of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) Ngo Son Hai emphasized: Saving electricity plays a particularly important role in reducing investment pressure for the electricity industry. According to Mr. Hai, each year the national electricity system needs to add about 4,000-5,000 MW of new capacity to meet development needs. However, to put into operation an additional 1,000 MW of offshore wind power or LNG gas power may require 3-4 years of implementation. Meanwhile, if you can reduce electricity consumption by about 2%, the effect is equivalent to reducing the need to invest in about 1,000 MW of new power sources. This shows that saving electricity is a faster, more effective and much less expensive solution. One of the perceptions that experts say needs to change today is the idea that saving electricity means reducing electricity use or cutting production. According to General Director of Schneider Electric Vietnam and Cambodia Dang Nguyen Ngu: Saving electricity does not mean stopping or mechanically reducing consumption. Mr. Ngu believes that the goal of saving electricity is not to limit production activities or reduce quality of life, but to optimize electricity use to create higher efficiency with lower consumption. Accordingly, saving needs to be done at all levels, from households, buildings, businesses to the national scale. Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu also emphasized the need to change the traditional approach to investing in energy saving. Saving practice is no longer a cost but an investment - Mr. Ngu said. According to experts, with the development of current technology, many electricity saving solutions have significantly shortened the payback period, from 5-10 years ago, it was only about 2 years. AI, digitalization and smart grids open up huge savings. At the seminar, delegates also spent a lot of time discussing the role of technology in energy management. According to experts, artificial intelligence (AI), the InternetInternet of things (IoT), real-time data and digital transformation are creating huge changes in modern energy management. RELATED NEWS GENERAL Discussion Saving electricity in peak season: Responsibilities and solutions Proactively responding to increased load, ensuring electricity supply for the 2026 dry season. 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