Vietnam’s state utility has asked consumers to be economical with their power consumption, as a heatwave pushes electricity usage to record levels in the south-east Asian country that has emerged as a pivotal link in the global supply chain.
National electricity consumption hit a record 1bn kilowatt hours on Tuesday, state-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said in a statement this week. In 2023, peak usage in a day was about 940mn kWh, according to state media.
Power usage has surged particularly in northern Vietnam, home to massive industrial parks and factories supplying multinational companies including Apple. Demand is expected to increase in the coming days, EVN said, adding that it was prepared to ensure stable supply.
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