Electricity consumption hits new record amid heatwave
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Power consumption soared to an all-time high of 45,528 megawatts at noon Tuesday as people turned on air-conditioners and other devices to beat the searing heat.
It was 6,000 MW higher than last week’s average, Nguyen Duc Ninh, director of the National Load Despatch Center, said at a conference Wednesday.
The north led with demand of 22,330 MW.
In Hanoi, consumption was 3 percent up on what was the fourth day of a heatwave.
The temperature rose to 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the specific peak electricity consumption recorded during the heatwave?
What was the specific peak electricity consumption recorded during the heatwave?
Electricity consumption reached an all-time high of 45,528 megawatts at noon on Tuesday. This surge was primarily attributed to people using air-conditioners and other cooling devices to cope with the severe heat.
Q.How much higher was the peak consumption compared to the previous week's average?
How much higher was the peak consumption compared to the previous week's average?
The peak electricity consumption recorded on Tuesday was 6,000 MW higher than the average consumption from the previous week. This significant increase highlights the impact of the heatwave on power demand.
Q.Which region had the highest electricity demand during this period?
Which region had the highest electricity demand during this period?
The northern region of the country led in electricity demand, recording a consumption of 22,330 MW. This indicates that the north experienced the most intense power usage during the heatwave.
Q.What was the temperature recorded on the day of the peak consumption?
What was the temperature recorded on the day of the peak consumption?
On Tuesday, the day of the peak electricity consumption, the temperature rose to 39 degrees Celsius. This high temperature was confirmed by the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting.
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