In 2021, EVNHCMC will start construction of 11 220kV - 110kV power grid projects; complete energizing 10 220kV – 110kV grid projects; commencing the construction and rehabilitation of many distribution substations and power lines. EVNHCMC continues pursuing the program of undergrounding the city's power grids and telecommunications cables, with the goal of commencing 20 projects and completing 24 projects.
EVNHCMC is going to synchronously implement many solutions in investment and construction activities in 2021
To accomplish the above objectives, EVNHCMC shall further promote digitization, application of information technology and new technologies in investment and construction management activities. In which, the Corporation shall evaluate the results of the pilot application of aerial photography survey technology, 3D design and building information modeling (BIM) in investment and construction activities with the aim of completing and putting into operation 01 pilot digital substation project in 2021, having 100% of bid packages eligible for online bidding, obtaining the minimum rate of savings in the bidding of 5%.
The load growth rate of Ho Chi Minh City in the period 2021 - 2025 is forecasted at 10% and as high as 15% in the high growth scenario.