Power shortages during peak periods and rising energy costs are pushing businesses to rethink how they use electricity. Saving power is no longer optional. It is becoming a key factor in staying competitive. More importantly, a “new power source” is beginning to emerge. It does not come from power plants or national plans, but from the electricity that businesses have yet to use efficiently. Turning electricity costs into an advantage One of the biggest shifts is in how companies view electricity. It is no longer just a fixed cost, but a resource that can be managed. At AEON Tan Phu Celadon shopping mall in HCMC, energy saving is no longer just a slogan. It translates into clear financial gains. A representative said the mall saves billions of Vietnam dong in electricity costs each year thanks to a combination of technology and operational improvements. The approach goes beyond swapping out equipment. It involves reworking the entire energy system. The mall has installed solar panels to generate power on-site, upgraded systems with variable-speed drives for fans and pumps, optimized its central cooling system, and switched to energy-efficient LED lighting. A key part of this is the Building Management System (BMS), which acts […]