MOIT outlines seven solution groups to secure electricity supply for summer 2026

Phap Luat Ho Chi Minh City newspaper reported on 28 April 2026 on an interview with Nguyen The Huu, Deputy Director of the Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about measures to secure electricity supply during summer 2026.

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According to the article, the Ministry of Industry and Trade approved the 2026 national power system operation method under Decision No. 3477. The base scenario assumes growth of around 8.5%, while the extreme dry-season scenario may reach 14.1%. Cumulative load growth in the first four months of 2026 is expected at around 7.5%.

The article lists seven solution groups, including reasonable operation of power sources, improved fuel supply, commissioning of key generation and grid projects, maintenance of generating units, investment in BESS on distribution grids, demand-side management and demand response, and stronger electricity-saving communication. It also states that MOIT encourages rooftop solar development, especially self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar.

Source: Phap Luat Ho Chi Minh City newspaper.