Severe heat at noon on June 2nd, electricity consumption in Hanoi exceeded the peak

During the peak noon of June 2, peak power consumption in Hanoi reached a new record of 5,430 MW, surpassing the peak of 5,263 MW in 2024.

According to information from the National Electricity System and Market Operator (NSMO), at noon today (June 2), the national electricity consumption capacity recorded a record high, with a peak capacity of up to 51,290MW, exceeding 1,757MW compared to the peak of 2024 (49,533MW).

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This capacity exceeding 1,757MW is equivalent to the total installed capacity of the two Lai Chau hydropower plants (1,200MW) and Thai Binh 1 thermal power plant (600MW).

This is the result of the widespread hot weather that is occurring in the North and Central regions.

Quick information from Hanoi Electricity Corporation, during the noon peak, the peak capacity in Hanoi reached a new record of 5,430MW, exceeding the peak in 2024 (5,263MW).

According to the Northern Power Corporation, the electricity consumption capacity in 27 provinces/cities in the Northern region (from Ha Tinh and beyond, excluding Hanoi) during the peak noon today also reached a new record of 17,400MW, exceeding 100MW compared to the peak in 2024 (17,300MW).

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, over the past two days, the Northern region has been experiencing the most severe heat wave since the beginning of summer.

Most of the North and North Central regions recorded the highest temperature of 37–39°C, many places exceeded 40°C, such as Bac Giang (40.1°C), Lang Road – Hanoi (40.2°C). The intense heat combined with low humidity of only 40–45% has caused the demand for electricity to skyrocket, especially for cooling equipment.

To prevent the risk of local grid overload, EVN recommends that customers use electricity safely, economically and efficiently, especially during peak hours at noon (13:00-15:00) and in the evening (21:00-23:00); use air conditioning reasonably, set at a temperature of 27°C or higher, combined with fans to increase cooling efficiency; limit the simultaneous use of many high-capacity electrical devices to avoid the risk of overload, incidents and fires.

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