Pha Lai Thermal Power Joint Stock Company practices saving and strives in production to reduce the pressure of power shortage in the dry season.

Using electricity economically has become a habit of every officer and employee of Pha Lai Thermal Power Joint Stock Company.

The weather in the North is entering the peak of hot weather, along with the impact of the El Nino phenomenon, making this summer even more stifling. Therefore, the demand for electricity is increasing, especially the demand for cooling equipment. To raise awareness and responsibility of each officer and employee in practicing electricity saving, the company has established an Energy Management Board, with working regulations and specific tasks assigned to each member. Through the unit's website, the company has disseminated to all employees legal regulations on economical and efficient use of energy. At the same time, it has notified units and employees about implementing electricity saving solutions with contents such as turning off the lights when leaving the room, turning off the power of computers, printers, photocopiers, and other electricity consuming devices when working hours are over. The company also focuses on cleaning and periodic maintenance of air conditioning equipment. In addition, the company also installed a temperature sensor system to warn if the temperature is above or below the specified level.

To practice saving and prevent waste in electricity use, the company has established regulations to adjust the temperature according to each time frame. Specifically, set a lower temperature at noon, a higher temperature in the morning and afternoon, and turn off the air conditioner in the evening. At the same time, take advantage of the fan to cool, reduce the need for cooling by air conditioning to save electricity...

According to the leader of Pha Lai Thermal Power Joint Stock Company, the company also makes the most of natural light, using motion or light sensor switches to automatically turn on and off lights in public places, hallways, lobbies, and walkways. The company has proactively replaced old, low-efficiency lighting with high-efficiency lighting, LED lights, etc.

Thanks to the synchronous implementation of energy saving solutions, the company's electricity consumption has been reduced by an average of more than 20% per year compared to the intended use.

In addition, the unit also increased capacity to reduce the pressure of power shortage during the dry season. The company's total electricity output in the first 5 months of 2023 reached more than 1.2 billion kWh, reaching 98.7% of the plan. It is expected that in June, the company's electricity output will reach more than 319 million kWh.

Currently, two units of Pha Lai Thermal Power Joint Stock Company, Pha Lai 1 and Pha Lai 2 Unit 6, have encountered problems that have not been resolved because they have to be sent abroad for maintenance and repair, so the unit's electricity production has not been able to recover as before. To ensure the electricity production plan in the dry months of 2023, meet the mobilization of the National Power System Control Center, and contribute to reducing the pressure on electricity supply while hydroelectric reservoirs are running dry, Pha Lai Thermal Power Joint Stock Company strives to increase capacity. The unit proactively repairs and maintains equipment, handles operational abnormalities, and minimizes subjective incidents caused by equipment damage.

During operation, company staff regularly check, monitor and record operating parameters, promptly detect abnormalities to have a solution to avoid incidents...

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