EVN: Total System Power Output exceeds 203 billion kWh in first seven months
WVR - In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and its units ensured sufficient electricity supply to support the country's socio-economic development and meet the living needs of the people.
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| EVN staff inspecting the operation of the power transmission grid. (Source: EVN) |
According to EVN's data, in the power generation structure for the seven months, coal-fired power reached 106.52 billion kWh, accounting for 52.3%; hydropower reached 47.37 billion kWh, accounting for 23.3%; renewable energy reached 25.96 billion kWh, accounting for 12.8%; gas turbines reached 16.21 billion kWh, accounting for 8%; and imported electricity reached 7.21 billion kWh, accounting for 3.5%.
Notably, in July, EVN responded to two major natural disasters, including Typhoon No. 1 (MAYSAK) hitting Quang Ninh and heavy rains causing flash floods and landslides in several northwestern provinces. The disasters damaged the distribution grid and affected electricity supply to customers, while the 500kV and 220kV transmission grids continued to operate safely without incidents.
Commencement of 98 projects
Regarding grid investment, in the first seven months, EVN and its units commenced 98 projects, including 2 projects of 500kV, 13 projects of 220kV, and 83 projects of 110kV; simultaneously, they energized 100 projects, including 5 projects of 500kV, 13 projects of 220kV, and 82 projects of 110kV.
Additionally, EVN continued to perfect technical solutions to provide 100% online electricity services, synchronously connecting with national databases. To date, all 12 level-4 electricity services have been made available online on the National Public Service Portal.
Besides production and business operations, investment in construction, the Group and its member units contributed over 22.9 billion VND to support those who contributed to the revolution and participated in “Gratitude” activities in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (27/7/1947-27/7/2027).
Identifying key tasks
In August, the northern region enters the flood season and transitions from the dry season. However, the peak load demand (Pmax) in this region for the past two years has occurred in August.
Therefore, EVN requires units to rigorously, decisively, and effectively execute assigned tasks, ensuring electricity supply to achieve the 2026 growth target of “double digits”, while also effectively conducting disaster prevention and search and rescue operations.
For hydropower plants, EVN requires regular updates on weather and hydrology, enhanced monitoring, dam and reservoir safety checks, and downstream warning systems; coordinating with the National System and Market Operator (NSMO) to utilize water resources harmoniously and efficiently.
Thermal power units are required to ensure sufficient fuel and essential materials for safe, stable, and continuous operation in the event of natural disasters, storms, or transportation disruptions; intensifying equipment inspections and proactively replacing equipment at risk of abnormal failure.
The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) is required to ensure the highest availability of transmission lines, equipment, and protective relays, including shunt reactors to support voltage regulation, while continuing to implement solutions to minimize incidents.
Power corporations and companies are required to work with major electricity consumers to develop plans for load shifting and adjustment in extreme situations due to prolonged heatwaves. Units also coordinate with NSMO in forecasting load demand, promoting electricity saving, efficient energy use, and load shifting.
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| EVN aims to complete commercial operation of both units of the Quang Trach I Thermal Power Project in 2026. (Source: EVN) |
Regarding construction investment, EVN aims to complete commercial operation of both units of the Quang Trach I Thermal Power Project in 2026; expedite investment preparation for the Quang Trach III LNG Project and continue construction of the Tri An Expansion Hydropower Project, Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Project.
In terms of the power grid, EVN strives to complete 3 projects of 220-110kV, ensuring power supply and progress of medium and low voltage projects serving the APEC 2027 Conference; simultaneously completing the energization of the entire 305MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in August 2026.
To help ensure electricity supply for socio-economic development and people's livelihoods in all situations, EVN recommends that citizens and customers continue to cooperate in saving electricity, limiting the simultaneous use of multiple high-power devices during peak hours, thereby contributing to safe, stable electricity supply and minimizing the risk of incidents.
