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Instead of just focusing on investing in new power sources, managing and optimizing energy right at the point of consumption can create faster efficiency, lower costs and bring more sustainable benefits to the entire economy. Pressure on the national power system is increasing as electricity demand continuously sets new records, while the requirements for green development, reducing emissions and ensuring energy security are increasingly strict. In that context, saving electricity is no longer a simple cost-cutting problem but is becoming a long-term development strategy. Technology, especially AI, IoT and real-time data, is considered the key for businesses to move from the mindset of saving by cutting to optimizing by smart management. Download Mr. Ngo Son Hai, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN): If we can save about 2% of consumption capacity, we are equivalent to reducing investment needs by about 1,000 MW - Photo VGP/Duc TuanSpeaking at the seminar Saving electricity in peak season: Responsibilities and solutions taking place on the morning of June 22 at the Government Electronic Information Portal, Mr. Ngo Son Hai, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said that with the current growth rate, each year the national electricity system needs to add about 4,000-5,000 MW of new capacity. However, investing in a large-scale power source requires many years of preparation and implementation. Mr. Ngo Son Hai informed: If we can save about 2% of power consumption, we are equivalent to reducing the investment need by about 1,000 MW. This comment reflects the trend that many countries are pursuing: considering the saved electricity as the first power source - a new energy source with a significantly lower cost than building a power plant.AI, IoT and Real-time data changes the way electricity is used. If in the past, saving electricity was often understood as turning off equipment or cutting back on production, now the approach has changed significantly. Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu, General Director of Schneider Electric Vietnam and Cambodia commented: Saving electricity does not mean stopping or reducing consumption mechanically. According to Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu, the essence of energy saving lies in optimization, which means using electricity smarter and more efficiently but still maintaining it. productivity and quality of operations. And in that process, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and real-time data are creating a major shift in energy management at factories, buildings or industrial parks. AI allows the system to analyze huge data collected from operating equipment, thereby predicting electricity demand, identifying abnormalities and automatically adjusting capacity usage. Meanwhile, IoT acts as the sense of the system, with thousands of sensors continuously collecting data on temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, electrical load or equipment operating status. When combined with real-time data, these systems can make decisions almost instantaneously. For example, in commercial buildings, traditional air conditioning systems often operate based on fixed set temperatures. Even though the number of people in the room changes, the equipment still operates at the same capacity level. Mr. Ha Dang Son, Chairman of the Center for Energy Research and Green Growth, said that the current international trend is changing the approach. Mr. Son shared: Previously we only used temperature parameters to control, but recently the world trend is to use CO2 concentration as an input parameter to optimally adjust the air conditioning system. This approach allows the system to automatically recognize the density of people in the space. used to adjust the amount of fresh air, cooling capacity and appropriate electricity consumption. At factories, real-time data helps businesses accurately determine which areas are consuming unusual energy, which lines are not operating efficiently or when peak loads appear, putting pressure on electricity costs. Download Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu, General Director of Schneider Electric Vietnam and Cambodia: In the context of electricity demand continuing to increase sharply, digital transformation and smart energy management are becoming a new competitiveness of businesses - Photo VGP/Minh Khoi Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu said: Currently, we can completely manage in real time to optimize the system. In the industrial sector, Smart Factory models are applying AI to optimize the entire process. production. The system can automatically adjust equipment operations, plan predictive maintenance and load balance to reduce power consumption. On a larger scale, smart industrial parks are also starting to apply centralized management platforms to monitor the power of many factories at the same time, thereby sharing data and optimizing operation of the entire ecosystem. Schneider Electric leaders said that many airports in Vietnam have now applied IoT to manage energy systems in real time, helping to increase efficiency. operation and reducing electricity consumption. Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu emphasized: In the past, the payback period could be calculated in 5-10 years, but now with current technological capabilities,The payback period is being calculated at about 2 years. Need a conductor to promote investment in smart energy management Although the benefits are increasingly clear, the speed of implementation of smart energy management solutions in Vietnam is still not commensurate with the potential. Technology is not a barrier, capital is also not a barrier, Mr. Dang Nguyen Ngu said. Promoting research and application of smart grids in Vietnam Electricity saving needs to be considered a source first energySaving electricity: Need to move from awareness to regular actionImplementing Power Plan VIII: Vietnam steps closer to the Net Zero goal in 2050Requirements for smart buildings and smart urban areasAccording to experts, the current prob
