HCM City (VNA) – The Electricity of Vietnam Group Ho Chi Minh City (EVN HCMC)produced 18.84 million kWh of electricity in the first nine months of 2018, arise of 6.19 percent year-on-year.

Of thefigure, the agro-forestry-fishery sector used 64.32 million kWh, while the industryand construction sector consumed nearly 7 billion kWh, and the trading andhospitality sector swallowed more than 2.5 million kWh.

DeputyGeneral Director of EVN HCMC Pham Quoc Bao said the city has recorded no majorviolations and accidents since the beginning of the year.

The companyhas worked with firefighting police and relevant agencies to inspect the powersafety and fire prevention of 798 locations, including high-rise buildings,apartments, and dormitories.

In theremaining months, the EVN HCMC will work to ensure sufficient supply to meetthe demand of the city’s socio-economic development and the safe operation of itshigh voltage network, Bao said.

Inaddition, it will continue to encourage customers to install rooftopphotovoltaic systems. The company has completed 18 solar power works connectingto the national grid and about 690 customers have installed the system to date.–VNA