Load demand increases
Information from the Hoa Binh Provincial Hydrometeorological Station shows that in the days of April 2024, the province had intense heat, lasting a long time during the day, and the temperature increased in some places, reaching 38- 40 degrees Celsius. This situation may continue during the upcoming summer peaks. The risk of forest fires affecting the power grid and loss of electrical safety exists if timely measures are not taken.
Along with that, the economic development of Hoa Binh province is recovering positively, leading to increased demand for electricity for production and living.
Hoa Binh province’s report shows that in the first quarter of 2024, important production sectors all achieved high growth. For example, agriculture increased by 4.56%, industry increased by 6.88%, services increased by 5.06%, exports increased by 32.05%, and tourists reached 1.6 million people.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh – Deputy Sales Director of Hoa Binh Power Company (PC) said that the electricity growth of the entire unit in the first quarter increased by more than 6%, in the upcoming hot season, it is forecasted that many places may increase. up to over 9%.
| Electricity worker Kim Boi checks a customer’s transformer |
Sharing with reporters from Industry and Trade Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Tien Cong – Deputy Director in charge of Kim Boi Electricity said that the unit is currently managing electricity sales to more than 30,800 customers; Of which there are 2,300 non-domestic customers, there are 4 large customers with electricity consumption of over 1 million kWh/year.
It is expected that in 2024, commercial electricity will increase by 6-8%, during the hot season it is expected to increase by over 10%. The total commercial electricity output of the entire district is approximately 100 million kWh/year, of which consumer electricity demand accounts for about 70%.
| Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh – Deputy Director of Hoa Binh PC held a meeting on power supply and load adjustment |
Strive for solutions to ensure electricity
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh said, following the instructions of superiors, to ensure safe, continuous and stable electricity supply during the hot period of 2024, on the basis of the largest capacity during hot periods. 2023 and forecasting the growth rate of load in 2024, the Company has calculated the maximum capacity forecast and developed plans and prepared scenarios related to power supply in Hoa Binh province.
PC Hoa Binh has also continued to review, inspect, and fix all existing problems and defects on the grid; Organize periodic testing of equipment on the power grid and complete regular and major repair items; Complete investment and construction of projects to prevent power grid overload before the hot season in 2024. Strengthen inspection of power grid safety corridors, promptly prevent violations according to regulations; Coordinate with functional agencies and socio-political organizations in the area to promote propaganda on protecting high-voltage power grid corridors, fire and explosion prevention… In particular, resolutely suspend construction, confront For units that violate regulations on electrical grid safety, only allow construction units to continue working after overcoming violations to ensure safety in construction.
In addition, from the end of 2023 until now, the Company has also actively implemented electricity saving work according to Directive 20 of the Prime Minister; Working with 93 large electricity customers to agree to participate in the load regulation (DR) program; Calculate the plan to mobilize Diesel generators and shift the electrical load of 66 customers.
| Check and repair the power grid ready to supply electricity during the hot season in Hoa Binh |
Customers join hands
Mr. Doan Van Tung – Director of Kim Boi Trade and Tourism Joint Stock Company shared: For a tourism business unit like us, serving tourists with the best quality is an important factor. Prerequisite. During the peak hot months, the number of tourists coming to visit and relax will be larger, and electricity output will certainly increase. In addition to the power source from the electricity industry, the Company has also prepared a backup source, a 1200 kVA diesel generator, in case the source is insufficient and must reduce load.
In addition, the Company also strengthens electricity saving solutions, including developing regulations on electricity use, clearly communicating them to all employees; For agencies, offices, and support departments, minimize equipment using high capacity and peak hours; Make the most of natural light and wind to minimize the use of air conditioning and lighting. For customers using the service, the unit has increased recommendations for energy saving in rooms, public places…
| Hoa Binh PC staff discuss and propagate the load adjustment program and shift production hours with industrial customers |
Similarly, a Vietnamese high-tech research company (in Hoa Binh) has proactively created on-site power sources by investing in a solar power system on the roof of offices and factories (about 500 kWp) to reduce pressure. power for the electrical system and save costs.
The company representative said that each month the unit has to spend about 1.5 billion VND in electricity bills/month. Since having the rooftop solar power system, the company has saved about 200 million in electricity bills/month. Currently, the entire lighting system and unit uses solar energy.
In addition, the company has also been coordinating with Hoa Binh PC to implement a plan to shift load by arranging work earlier or later, to avoid peak hours.
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