Danang lights up with solar power Pham Ngoc Cong covered the 12sq.m roof of his 3-storey home with solar panels to generate power for his family’s daily needs. The renewable energy system has helped Công cut his household’s electric consumption by 30 per cent each month, while cooling the penthouse during the scorching heat of summer. The grid-tie solar power system produces 12 kilowatts per hour, supplying enough power for all electrical equipment including high consumption air conditioners and refrigerators, while solar-powered water heaters provide 24-hour hot water for family use. “It’s saved me quite a bit of money. I used to pay VND2 million (US$88) each month for my family’s use from the city’s grid, but I pay just VND1 million ($44) since the top-roof solar power system was installed two years ago,” Cong said. “Meanwhile, three water heaters, which were powered by solar energy, costs almost nothing from the power grid in … [Read more...] about Danang lights up with solar power
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Đà Nẵng lights up with solar power
Home energy: A roof-top solar power system on a building in Đà Nẵng. The system supplies enough power for daily use. — VNS Photo Minh Vũ Viet Nam News Between 2008 and 2011, the central city of Đà Nẵng has cut 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions after developing environmentally friendly electric cars and household solar powered water heaters. Connecting household solar panels to the grid is seen as a positive way to make Đà Nẵng a ‘green’ city by 2025. Bùi Hoài Nam reports. Phạm Ngọc Công covered the 12sq.m roof of his 3-storey home with solar panels to generate power for his family’s daily needs. The renewable energy system has helped Công cut his household’s electric consumption by 30 per cent each month, while cooling the penthouse during the scorching heat of summer. The grid-tie solar power system produces 12 kilowatts per hour, supplying enough power for all … [Read more...] about Đà Nẵng lights up with solar power
Solar power model up for int’l award
Solar power panels on a building. The Solar Experience Space (SES) model, a collaboration of Bach Khoa Energy Corporate (SolarBK) and HCM City Science Technology University, will compete in the final of the Smarter Energy Award 2018 – an annual event held in Munich, Germany on June 20-22. — VNS Photo Thao Huong The Solar Experience Space (SES) model, a collaboration of Bach Khoa Energy Corporate (SolarBK) and HCM City Science Technology University, will compete in the final of the Smarter Energy Award 2018 – an annual event held in Munich, Germany on June 20-22. SolarBK said in a statement that the three-in-one model of Recreation – Study – Research, which combines a modern coffee shop as a place for students to study and relax, is the first to run on 100 per cent renewable energy in Viet Nam. The SES will join tough contests with other nine projects in the final of the ‘Outstanding Project’ category during the Intersolar 2018 Exhibition … [Read more...] about Solar power model up for int’l award
9 solar power projects receive investment licences
Viet Nam News NINH THUẬN — The People’s Committee of Ninh Thuận Province has granted investment licences to nine solar power projects worth more than VNĐ12 trillion (US$527.4 million). The construction of the projects will commence in the second and third quarters of 2018 and will be completed at the end of 2019, with a capacity of nearly 500MW. Speaking at a ceremony to grant the licences, held in the south-central locality on Thursday, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Lưu Xuân Vinh urged investors to speed up the implementation of the projects and ensure quality and labour safety. They were asked to pay attention to generating jobs for the local people and boosting close ties with the locality. Vinh said the local authorities would accompany and create optimal conditions for businesses as well as support them with land clearance and compensation. Enterprises are encouraged to invest in … [Read more...] about 9 solar power projects receive investment licences
Ninh Thuan grants investment licences to nine solar power projects
The People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan province has granted investment licences to nine solar power projects worth over 12 trillion VND (527.4 million USD). Ninh Thuan holds good solar energy potential with average sunshine hours of 2,600-2,800 per year (Photo: VNA) The construction of the projects will commence in the second and third quarter of 2018 and complete at the end of 2019 with a capacity of nearly 500 MW. Speaking at the granting ceremony in the south central locality on May 31, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Luu Xuan Vinh urged investors to speed up the implementation of the projects and ensure quality and labour safety. They were asked to pay attention to generating jobs for locals and boosting close ties with the locality. He said local authorities will accompany and create the optimal conditions for businesses as well as support them with land clearance and compensation. Enterprises are encouraged to invest in renewable energy, he … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan grants investment licences to nine solar power projects