- Sir, please tell us how the electricity consumption situation in the area has been recently?
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tuan: Starting from March 2024 until now, monthly electricity consumption has achieved high growth compared to the same period in 2023. Specifically: Output in March 2024 is 277.4 million kWh (an increase of 13.8 million kWh). %), in April 2024 it is 309.2 million kWh (up 12.9%), in May 2024 it is 345.2 million kWh (up 10.9%).
At peak, on June 14, Da Nang city's electricity consumption reached a record level with a consumption capacity of 668.5 MW and an output of 13.75 million kWh. It is expected that in the following months of this year's dry season, electricity consumption demand of people in the city will remain high.
The increased demand for electricity has many potential safety risks, so what do you think is the cause of fires caused by short circuits and fires in electrical equipment?
There are a few risks of unsafe use of electricity, with a high possibility of leading to fire and explosion, such as: Using high-capacity devices at the same time, plugging many devices into the same electrical outlet... leading to overload. lines and equipment. Leaving flammable and flammable objects such as fabrics, papers, gas, gasoline, etc. too close to heat-generating electrical devices such as lamps, irons, electric stoves, etc. Not monitoring the charging process of electrical devices. such as: electric motorbikes, electric bicycles, phones, laptops, tablets...
In addition, it is also important to pay attention to purchasing equipment of clear origin, avoid installing new electrical equipment with a capacity exceeding the system design to limit overloads, short circuits and fires. .
So in order to take measures to use electricity safely, what recommendations and warnings does Da Nang Electricity Company have for customers, sir?
To ensure safe and effective use of electricity during the hot season, Da Nang Electricity Company recommends that customers implement the following solutions:
First, about using electricity safely: People need to pay attention and develop the habit of checking and turning off unnecessary electrical equipment when not in use, before leaving the house or before sleeping. Immediately disconnect heat-generating electrical appliances and devices (irons, electric stoves, electric resistance heaters, etc.) from the power source when not in use or when there is a power outage while in use.
Power sockets must be of good quality, do not use many devices at the same time, be careful of overloading wires and sockets, do not plug power cords directly into the socket, do not use sockets with cracked or rusty insulation. ... And absolutely do not use bare electrical wires in the home; Do not hook up electricity arbitrarily, do not hook wires under corrugated iron roofs; Do not hang goods or objects on lines or electrical equipment...
In particular, always remember that when a fire or explosion occurs, you must quickly turn off the power source and alert everyone around; Immediately notify the fire police via phone number 114 and the Central region's electricity industry via Customer Service Switchboard 19001909.
To strengthen inspection and guide people to manage and use electricity safely, contributing to limiting fires and explosions caused by electricity, what specific solutions does Da Nang Electricity Company deploy, sir?
According to the policy of the City People's Committee, Da Nang PC has coordinated with the Da Nang City Fire Police and local authorities at all levels to inspect electrical systems and electrical equipment at shopping establishments and commercial centers... to promptly detect violations of electricity safety, warn of possible risks of fire and explosion and guide safety measures, especially in households and connected houses. production and business.
The company also strengthens communication with customers through the website, facebook, email and EVNCPC Customer Care app, solutions to ensure safe electricity use, electricity saving , electricity safety during storms... In addition, the Company has also enhanced communication through the City Electronic Information Portal, Public Service Switchboard 1022 and through Zalo groups of residential groups.
In addition to communication solutions, since 2019, Da Nang Electricity Company has successfully researched and developed an application for warning of sudden power output. Thereby, promptly detecting cases of electrical short circuits behind the meter, causing unsafe use of electricity and increasing electricity output. From the beginning of the year until now, the Company has detected and promptly handled 14 cases of electrical short circuits behind the meters.
Thank you for this interview.
