Press release on October 2020 activities and working objectives and tasks in November 2020

In October 2020, natural disasters, storms and floods severely affected the power system and power supply in the Central region. Power consumption in October 2020 has decreased because the season is changing in the North region while the Central region was continuously affected by storms and heavy rains causing widespread flooding.

In October 2020, energy output and import of the whole system reached 20.23 billion kWh (652.6 million kWh/day on average), the largest daily output reached 715.36 million kWh and maximum capacity of the whole system reached 35,094 MW. In the first 10 months of 2020, the total electricity production and import of the whole system reached 205.6 billion kWh, increasing up 2.3% over the same period in 2019. In which:

+ Hydropower was dispatched at high level, reaching 58.92 billion kWh, up  1.22% over the same period in 2019.

+ Coal thermal power reaching 103.74 billion kWh, an increase of 6.35% over the same period in 2019

+ Gas turbines reached 29.69 billion kWh, down 17.98% over the same period in 2019

+ Oil thermal power reached  1.043 billion kWh, down 11.58% over the same period in 2019

+ Renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass power) reached 8.95 billion kWh. Solar power alone reached 7.95 billion kWh (2.28 times more than the same period in 2019).

+ Imported electricity reached 2.57 billion kWh, down 7.41% over the same period in 2019.

In the first 10 months of 2020, the electricity produced by EVN and Power Generation Corporations (including joint stock companies) reached 115.71 billion kWh, accounting for 56.28% of the system's electricity production. In which, the total electricity output of power plants 100% owned by EVN (excluding EVNGENCO3 and joint stock companies) reached 68.2 billion kWh, accounting for 33.2%.

Electricity output of the whole EVN in October 2020 reached 18.3 billion kWh, an increase of 3.12% compared to October 2019. In which, electricity for industry increased by 3.7%; electricity for commercial services decreased by 11.87%; Electricity supplied for consumption management increased by 5.47% over the same period. In the first 10 months of 2020, the whole EVN’s commercial electricity reached 180.61 billion kWh, up 3.12% over the same period in 2019.  

Regarding activities overcoming power grid incidents caused by storms and floods:

Storm No. 6 (LINFA) affecting provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Ngai, caused power outages in some communes. Power supply was restored completely on 12 October 2020.

Storm No. 7 (NAGNKA) affecting  provinces from Thai Binh to Nghe An, caused power outage of more than 150,000 customers. The last customer in Thanh Hoa province was supplied with power again at 9pm on 14 October 2020.

Typhoon No. 8 (SAUDEL) affecting provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri.

Storm No. 9 (MOLAVE) damaging many devices on the grid. Power supply to nearly 2.4 million customers in Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Da Nang, Quang Tri, Phu Yen, Thua Thien-Hue, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Quang Binh and Dak Lak provinces was affected. As of 4 November 2020, most of affected customers had been supplied with power again.

Storm No. 10 (GONI) caused power outage for some customers in Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa provinces. As of 8 November 2020, power supply was basically restored to affected customers, except for deeply flooded and seperated areas.

Implementation of the target of cashless collection of electricity bills: By the end of October 2020, the percentage of customers making cashless payment of electricity bills reached 68.74%; the percentage of electricity bill amount paid cashlessly reached 90.63%.

Rooftop solar power (RSP) installation: In the first 10 months of 2020, 42,102 RSP projects had been installed nationwide with a total capacity of 1,608.4 MWp; the power energy fed back into the grid reached 637.5 million kWh and VND762 billion had been paid to the customers. Up to now, 64,479 RSP projects have been put into operation with a total capacity of 1,992MWp, and 759.8 million kWh have been fed back into the grid and VND905 billion have been paid to customers.

Regarding investment in construction of power source projects: Se San 4 Solar Power Plant Project (capacity of 49MWp) has been officially connected to the national grid on 5 November 2020. Regarding power grid projects: In October 2020, 16 projects were commenced and ten 110-500kV grid projects were completed and energized (including three 500kV projects, one 220kV project, six 110kV projects). In the first 10 months of 2020, 123 projects have been started and one hundred-and-six 110-500kV grid projects have been completed and energized (including twelve 500kV projects, twelve 220kV projects, eighty-two 110kV projects).

Regarding divestment: 2,650,000 shares of EVNFinance were successfully auctioned and divestment of all EVN's capital at EVNFinance was completed.

Some works and duties of EVN in November 2020

In November 2020, the average power consumption of the whole system is expected at 682.2 million kWh a day, the largest power demand is estimated at 36,823 MW.

Operating objectives of the power system in November 2020: Exploitation of coal-fired and gas turbines power plants giving optimal results of hydropower and thermal power; dispatching at high level hydropower plants with good water inflow and ensuring downstream water supply requirements for localities. Improving availability of power plants; Safe and reliable operation of the transmission grid, especially the North-South 500kV system. Units need to continue to well perform the task of preventing and fighting against Covid-19 pandemic and ensure stable production and supply of power for production, business and daily life activities of the people.

Regarding construction investment: Completion of power generation of Se San 4 Solar Power Plant Project. Focusing on implementing key power source projects including: 500kV line connecting Nghi Son 2 power plant, Hai Duong-Pho Noi 220kV power line to release capacity when the units come into operation; projects serving connection, power supply for testing Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal Power Plant; projects to release renewable energy capacity (installation transformers in Long Phu, installation of Nha Trang-Thap Cham, Ninh Phuoc-Thuan Nam, Da Nhim-Duc Trong-Di Linh, Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power lines, installation of 220kV Cam Ranh, Lao Bao, Van Phong and Phan Ri substations (unit 2)); projects for releasing  hydropower capacity in the Northwest region, Nghe An province area, projects serving power purchase from Laos; projects ensuring power supply to Hanoi, the South region and key economic areas (West Hanoi-Thuong Tin 500kV power line, Nho Quan-Phu Ly-Thuong Tin 500 - 220kV power line, installation of 2nd transformer at Viet Tri 500kV substation, My Tho-Duc Hoa 500kV power line, Duc Hoa 500kV substation, Vinh Yen 500kV substation, 220kV branching at Tan Uyen 500kV substation), and so on.

In addition, in November 2020, EVN will continue to direct Power Corporations/Companies to focus on handling power grid incidents caused by storms and floods to urgently restore power supply to customers suffering from power outages; prepare sufficient human resources and facilities, reinforce duty response at 24/24h; proactively responding to natural disasters, storms and floods, ensuring safety for people, equipment, electrical works and dams, hydropower plants, downstream areas of reservoir, etc. Preparation for implementing annual programs: The 6th  EVN Red Week and Customer Gratitude Month 2020.

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