Power consumption likely to exceed 14 million kWh during upcoming holiday

Business - PublishedTime : 07:35, 27/04/2023

Power lines and substations are predicted to fully operate or be overloaded during the holiday.


Employees of Hai Duong Power Co., Ltd. check junctions with a thermal camera to early detect defects for timely handling before the holiday


Local hot weather is likely to occur during Hung Kings Commemoration Day, National Reunification Day, and May Day holidays from April 29 to May 3, resulting in high demand for electricity.

Power consumption and capacity may reach 14.2 million kWh and 680 MW during this long holiday, up about 360,785 kWh and 48.9 MW year on year, respectively, forecast Hai Duong Power Co., Ltd.

Power lines and substations are predicted to fully operate or be overloaded.

Hai Duong Power Co., Ltd. will provide electricity according to the basic linking method and not plan work on cut-off grids (except for interruption of power supply for troubleshooting).

The company has directed subordinate units to inspect, detect, and promptly handle defects of power grids and violations of line corridor safety to avoid problems caused by subjective management.

They shall coordinate with local authorities to protect electrical works, office buildings, etc. from fires and explosions.


THANH HOA