Thac Mo Hydropower Joint Stock Company (TMP) is accelerating its digital transformation programme, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced monitoring systems across its operations.
The company has deployed an AI-powered camera network covering key assets, including 53 cameras at the Thac Mo hydropower plant, 18 protecting dam construction equipment, 30 at the associated solar plant and six in nearby residential areas. The system is centrally managed via a web interface, enabling remote monitoring and visualisation through an e-map platform.
The cameras are designed to detect faults such as signal loss or obstruction and issue automatic alerts. In high-security zones, the system applies virtual boundary detection to identify unauthorised access, reducing false alarms through improved image analysis.
TMP has also introduced AI-based temperature monitoring at bay 171 of its 110kV substation. The system automatically rotates, records thermal data and generates periodic reports, allowing operators to identify anomalies and respond quickly to potential risks.
The AI deployment forms part of a wider digitalisation strategy. TMP has implemented a suite of digital tools, including web- and mobile-based production planning systems, electricity market management software, reservoir inflow forecasting for Thac Mo Lake, QR code-based inventory tracking, a digital document library, and integrated DCS/SCADA control systems.
According to the company, these measures have improved equipment monitoring, enabled earlier fault detection and strengthened operational safety. TMP said the programme supports its transition towards a more efficient, reliable and data-driven power plant model.
