Is there still rotating power outages in the North?

The reason is that there is no reserve capacity, and the water flow in hydroelectric reservoirs, although improved, is increasing slowly, so these reservoirs are still limited in mobilization to prepare for the next heat wave and extreme situations that may occur.

"Load adjustment and power reduction can still be done. We hope that consumers will still have to reduce power usage to ensure the amount of electricity for daily life as well as production and business of factories and enterprises," EVN informed.

Will the North still have rotating power outages? - 1 — According to EVN, the Northern power system has basically met the demand since June 23. (Illustration: Internet)

Responding to VTC News , Mr. Tran Viet Hoa, Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, said that in recent days, the water flow to hydroelectric reservoirs in the North has improved. The current water level in Son La, Tuyen Quang, and Ban Chat reservoirs has accumulated 5 to 9 meters higher than the dead water level. Only Lai Chau has a small reservoir, so the water level is 19.7 meters higher than the dead water level.

"Currently, the North is in the early flood period. It is expected that in the coming time, the water flow to hydroelectric reservoirs will continue to increase and can ensure electricity supply with an average calculated load of about 421-425 million kWh/day. In the extreme case of no flood, the North can use the remaining water in the reservoirs, combined with the natural water flow to the reservoirs to meet the load demand, however, the ability to store water will be difficult," said Mr. Hoa.

According to the updated data on the morning of June 24 from the National Power System Control Center, the total load of the power system on June 23 reached 828.8 million kWh. Of which, the North is estimated at about 384.2 million kWh, the Central region is about 80.9 million kWh, and the South is about 363.1 million kWh.

The peak power capacity of the power system (Pmax) at 3:00 p.m. reached 39,757.1 MW. Specifically, the peak capacity in the North reached 17,468.2 MW, the Central region reached 4,152.8 MW, and the South reached 18,319.8 MW.

"To ensure better electricity supply in the future, we hope customers will continue to use electricity economically, safely and effectively," Mr. Hoa emphasized.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tran Van Hoa, Deputy Director of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, informed that in recent days, Hoa Binh has had heavy rains that have helped quench the thirst of rivers and lakes. However, the amount of water in the hydropower reservoir has not increased significantly.

As of the afternoon of June 23, the water volume flowing into Hoa Binh Hydropower Reservoir was about 300 m3/s. Currently, the water level at the reservoir is 101.6m, 22m from the dead water level, down about 1m compared to previous days. The reason is that in the past two days, the plant has increased its capacity to serve the electricity needs of people and businesses.

"Currently, the water level is steadily increasing, and the generators of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant are still operating well. If in the coming days, widespread rain and floods continue, the water level will increase and the power generation capacity will continue to increase, then the tension in the electricity situation will decrease. However, if Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant still has to shoulder the capacity of other hydropower plants, we also warn that the risk of power shortage is very likely to occur. Therefore, consumers also need to use electricity economically to avoid the worst situation," Mr. Hoa advised.

Meanwhile, energy expert Dao Nhat Dinh said that in recent days, the electricity supply situation has been positively improved, and the situation of rotating power outages in the North has significantly decreased. However, the hot weather will continue in the coming time. Therefore, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Electricity Group need to continue to direct, urge, and find all solutions to increase the flexible operation of power sources.

At the same time, monitor and direct thermal power plants to prioritize handling incidents of generators; ensure coal and gas supply for power generation; actively supplement renewable energy sources for the system; enhance safe operation of the Central - Northern transmission system. On the user side, it is necessary to continue implementing the Prime Minister's directive on electricity saving.

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