>>Low rainfall impacting energy providers
Power supply for November is predicted to remain insufficient as newly-built coal-fired power plants have yet to be put into full operation, while some other plants are being upgraded.
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| Power supply has remained insufficient for over a year |
A report by EVN shows that large hydropower lakes in Vietnam have lower water levels in October compared to the average level of most years. For example, water levels in such hydropower lakes as Hoa Binh, Tri An, Ialy, Dai Ninh are 7 - 22 metres lower compared to the same period last year.
Over the last 10 months, the total water flowing to hydropower lakes nationwide has decreased by 37.3 billion m3 against the average number of previous years, leading to a decrease in electricity output of 6.84 billion kWh.
The current electricity output is 279.7 million kWh/day. In October, EVN produced 5.188 billion kWh (of which 2.155 billion kWh produced by hydropower plants, a decrease of 26.53% compared to the same period last year), and bought 3.222 billion kWh (of which 493 million kWh were from China).
EVN has said that storms and floods are still likely to occur in the central region in November. Energy supply for November is predicted to remain insufficient as newly-built coal-fired power plants are being upgraded or are not operating properly.
It is estimated that in November the average output produced by the whole system is approximately 280 million kWh/day, with maximum capacity around 15.500 - 16.000 MW. The national power grid continues with no reserve.
At present, local hydropower plants are trying to store their maximum water levels. Other energy sources such as coal and wind turbines are being exploited at top capacity while oil-fired electricity is also developed. At the same time, Vietnam is forced to buy electricity from China.
