The above information was released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on the evening of April 1st, according to data from the National Electricity System and Market Operation Company Limited (NSMO), on March 31st, 2026, although the weather was not as hot as previously predicted, the national power system recorded electricity consumption for the first time reaching over 1 billion kWh in 2026.
This is an unprecedented figure from 2024 onwards, in 2025 until the peak heat in mid-May, production began to exceed the threshold of 1 billion kWh/day, showing a clear increase in electricity demand over the years.
Accordingly, the maximum capacity of the national power system reached 48,789 MW (at 15:55), an increase of 2,512 MW, equivalent to 5.4% compared to the same period in 2025.
Nationwide electricity output reached 1,004.7 million kWh, an increase of more than 69 million kWh, equivalent to 7.4% compared to the same period in 2025.
Electricity consumption in the North/Central/South regions respectively reached 464/95/444 million kWh, especially the North increased by more than 49 million kWh, equivalent to 11.9% compared to the same period in 2025.
According to the structure of electricity sources generated during the day, hydropower reached 218 million kWh (equivalent to 21.7%), coal-fired power was 552.1 million kWh (55%), gas turbines were 93.8 million kWh (9.3%), biomass power was 5.5 million kWh (0.5%), wind power was 19.8 million kWh (2%), solar power was 57.6 million kWh (5.7%), rooftop solar power was 49 million kWh (4.9%) and other sources were 8.7 million kWh (0.9%).
Also according to NSMO, the national power system is operating safely and stably during the day, power sources are optimally mobilized, ensuring continuous power supply, meeting the increasing load demand in the context of entering the dry season months.
Therefore, to ensure safe operation of the power system as well as optimize costs for users, NSMO recommends that the community should apply energy-saving and efficient energy use solutions. This recommendation is especially important during the peak dry season of 2026, expected to last from late April to August 2026, initially during the upcoming widespread heat wave (from April 7-14) with common temperatures from 36–38°C, some places may exceed 39°C.
