It also seeks to make the sector more profitable for 150,000 citrus small-holders in the area; by developing a sustainable citrus value chain – in which the local farmers will be contracted and supported in combination with the private sector’s extension system, fertilizer advisory service, virus-free citrus seedlings and financial support program. The aim is to deliver a 50% increase in income for the sector. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Netherlands target sustainable agri-business development
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The “next normal” in business is sustainability
What is Schneider Electric's strategy to be the digital partner for sustainability and efficiency? How can your products help Vietnamese business balance sustainability and efficiency? Schneider Electric continues to develop and roll-out EcoStruxure in Vietnam and other countries in the region, focusing on healthcare, food and beverage, life science, transportation, data centre, and real estate. We integrate EcoStruxure solutions into power grids, energy, buildings, IT, and processes to enable customers to operate and predict what's going on in their installations with the support of automated systems that analyse with AI to promote sustainable orientations. … [Read more...] about The “next normal” in business is sustainability
Solar energy storage system offers low-cost solution for Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) - The Solar Storage System (ESS) offers a low-cost and low-emissions solution for peak-hour power supply, helping Vietnam pursue low emissions development and ensuring economic growth, according to an expert at a workshop held in Hanoi on January 27. Mark Leslie, Managing Director of the Green Investment Group at Macquarie Capital, said the solution helps integrate solar power into the grid. Energy storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time, to reduce imbalances between demand and generation. According to a representative from the Blueleaf Energy company - an organiser of the workshop - the solar energy storage system allows the use of low-cost solar power at noon to charge and then discharge during peak hours to meet peak loads. Solar power sources are intermittent and fluctuate during the day, thus causing several issues for grid operation. The combination between the source and the energy storage system can lead to more stable … [Read more...] about Solar energy storage system offers low-cost solution for Vietnam
Simple daily change, green actions help environmental protection
Women in cities and provinces across the country have also taken actions to protect the environment, for example, women in Bến Tre Province have called traders in the local markets to commit to using eco-friendly plastic bags instead of plastic bags. … [Read more...] about Simple daily change, green actions help environmental protection
Wind, solar power sees new boom
The total offshore wind power potential is about 160 GW. Many investors have registered to develop projects in the southern part of the central region with the total capacity of 15GW. The southern region has great potential for solar power development with an average radiation intensity of 1,705-1,910 kwh per square meter per annum, far higher than the northern region with just 1,200 kwh per square meter per annum. … [Read more...] about Wind, solar power sees new boom