Northern power firm reports over 11 percent growth in February
The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), a subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), has reported that its commercial power output in February picked up 11.04 percent year-on-year to more than 5.15 billion kWh, despite rampant COVID-19 outbreak.
The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) has reported that its commercial power output in February picked up 11.04 percent year-on-year to more than 5.15 billion kWh,(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC), a subsidiary of VietnamElectricity (EVN), has reported that its commercial power output in Februarypicked up 11.04 percent year-on-year to more than 5.15 billion kWh, despite rampantCOVID-19 outbreak.
Power loss inthe period was 4.67 percent, or 0.38 percent lower than the same time in 2019.
In addition,EVNNPC began supplying medium-voltage power to 123 new customers. It took thefirm an average 5.15 days to handle relevant procedures, down 1.85 days asstipulated.
In the comingtime, EVNNPC will continue to implement an electricity network project in ruralareas and communications on saving power, among others.
As recenthailstorm and whirlwinds has interrupted power supply in the mountainous provincesof Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Tuyen Quang, Hoa Binh and Cao Bang, thecorporation has mobilised personnel to restore electricity for residents in thelocalities./.
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The Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) has reported that its commercial power output in February picked up 11.04 percent year-on-year to more than 5.15 billion kWh,(Photo: VNA) 
