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Nami Solar provides clean energy for Viet Thang Corporation

Viet Thang Corporation has moved toward more sustainable manufacturing, largely by using green power and minimizing its carbon footprint. Having installed more than 5MWp of solar capacity by early 2021, the major Vietnamese textile and garment exporter wants to produce as much renewable energy as it consumes in its operations.

“We are very proud to support Viet Thang Corporation as they are embarking on a more sustainable journey”, said Luu Hoang Ha, Chairman of Nami Solar, the Ho Chi Minh City-based rooftop solar developer and independent power producer. The 5.3 MWp solar system which we invested in Viet Thang is utilized up to 95% for its operations. Being an advocate for green energy solutions, we are delighted to see more and more local corporates like Viet Thang making strong commitments to sustainability.”

 

Nami Solar and Sonadezi team up to develop clean energy

On 18 December, a 0,7MWP rooftop solar system is put in use at the Sonadezi Corporation’s Factory 1 and Factory 2 located in Chau Duc Industrial Park, Ba Ria – Vung Tau. The system is developed and invested by Nami Solar to provide Sonadezi with renewable and clean energy bringing commercial and social benefits to both Sonadezi and its tenants. The completion of the project also paves the way for Nami Solar and Sonadezi to further collaborate in developing rooftop solar for its member companies.

Nami Solar and New CC collaborate to promote green energy

Nami Solar has put a 2.2 MWp rooftop solar power system into commercial operation at the New CC Factory and Warehouse Complex, Bau Bang Industrial Park, Binh Duong.

The electricity generated from the solar system will help reduce 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide emission compared to using fossil fuels or is equivalent to planting 70,000 trees.

Addressing local and international businesses at the inauguration ceremony on October 23, Luu Hoang Ha, Chairman of Nami Energy emphasised that Nami Energy would further collaborate with local enterprises to embed green energy into the development of industrial and commercial buildings in Vietnam, bringing both financial and social benefits for all stakeholders.

Nami Solar provides rooftop solar power systems for Dong Nai Port

On October 5, 2020, Nami Solar put the 2nd rooftop solar power system at the Dong Nai Port into commercial operation, marking the completion of the project with a total system capacity of 1020.64 kWp. Previously, the first phase of the project was put into operation in July 2020. The total area of ​​roof equipped with solar panels in the Dong Nai Port is 8,100 m2. With a 25-year system life cycle, the solar systems invested by Nami Solar will help reduce 22,400 tons of carbon emissions compared to coal power which is equal to planting 33,681 trees.

This is one of the first projects completed under the cooperation agreement between Nami Solar and Sonadezi Corporation.

Nami Solar aims high in helping local businesses to go green

The Rooftop Solar Power Development Acceleration Program approved by the Vietnamese Ministry Industry and Trade on 5 July 2019 aims to install up to 100,000 rooftop solar power system across Vietnam with a total capacity of 1,000 MWp by the end of 2025.

However, this target will soon be eclipsed by the recent impressive growth of rooftop solar projects in Vietnam as the installed capacity of the whole country has already reached 932 MWp just by end of July 2020.

This is mainly due to the tangible benefits of rooftop solar power such as: (1) reduce power spend for on-site consumption; (2) lower roof temperature (3) fast deployment time; (4) decreasing investment costs and (5) sustainable growth through the use of green energy.

With only four months left towards end of 2020 for the solar energy investors to utilize the preferential electricity price (FIT2) the race among investors in such a critical period will expectedly add another 1,000 MWp to the country ‘s solar energy output.

Inspired by the huge economic and social benefits that rooftop solar has to offer, Nami Solar, established in October 2019 by high profile Vietnamese experts and investors in the renewable energy sector has taken solid steps towards realizing its ambitious business plan. The company plans to put into commercial operation 15MWp rooftop solar projects by end of this year through profound partnerships with Sonadezi Corporation, Viet Thang and Tan Can. All projects have been launched in June and July.

Looking forward, Nami Solar will continue to deploy in 2021 and 2022 rooftop solar power systems for Sonadezi and Tan Can to help these industrial park developers to shore up its ability for foreign investment. Vietnam currently features high on the radar for international businesses scaling up or choosing alternate sites outside of China. The company’s projected rooftop solar capacity is estimated to be at least 50MWp and 150MWp by end of 2021 and 2022 respectively.

Large local enterprises start using solar power

Nami Solar’s rooftop solar power systems at Đồng Nai Port.

Nami Solar, Nami Energy’s member company providing solar power solutions, installs rooftop solar power systems for factories of two large companies in HCM City and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province.

According to a cooperation agreement with the Việt Thắng Corporation – JSC (Vicotex), Nami Solar kicked off on July 16 the installation of a rooftop solar power system in its factory and warehouse area, contributing to reduction of production costs and sustainable growth. The installation is expected to be completed in September.

Vicotex chairman Nguyễn Đức Khiêm said the installation would help the company reduce energy costs and factory temperatures and also to have an advantage in foreign markets due to using green energy in manufacturing.

The same day, with the cooperation agreement with Sonadezi – an industrial zone developer, Nami Solar also started the installation of the rooftop solar power system for factories in the Châu Đức Industrial Park in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu.

Trần Thanh Hải, Sonadezi deputy general director, said at present, industrial development must ensure environmental protection and save energy. The use of rooftop solar power system would help Sonadezi attract more investors to its industrial parks.

Previously, Nami Solar started the installation of rooftop solar power systems at Đồng Nai Port Joint Stock Company, a Sonadezi member, with a capacity of 1 MWp and Sonadezi Long Thành Joint Stock Company with a capacity of 0.5 MWp. These systems are expected to be operational next month. — VNS

Source: Vietnam News (Click here for original article)

Rooftop solar power, an idea whose time has come in Vietnam

An increasing number of companies are installing rooftop solar systems at their factories to save power costs.

Industrial land developer Sonadezi Corporation recently announced it would begin installing solar panels with a total capacity of 50 MWp at its industrial parks this year.

In June it began installation at two of its parks in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

In Ho Chi Minh City, textile and garment producer Viet Thang is installing 10 MWp of solar panels at its factories.

Dong Nai Port in the namesake province began operating a one MWp solar panel this month, while factory leasing firm Tan Can Can in the southern province of Binh Duong will have its 2.5 MWp rooftop solar system generating power from next month.

These are among the growing number of businesses that have installed rooftop solar panels or plan to as the government seeks to reduce reliance on coal-fired power plants and boost renewables.

Over 17,100 customers have installed solar panels, 3,000 of them businesses, according to national utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Nationally, rooftop solar capacity rose by 82 percent in the first six months of the year to 782 MWp, it said.

Industry insiders said it is estimated that a company could reduce its monthly electricity bills by 30-40 percent by using solar power.

Some 70-80 percent of rooftop solar power is used for the business’ needs, and the rest could be sold to EVN at a price of 8.38 U.S. cents per kWh.

As this incentive price could be reduced next year, many businesses are scrambling to complete the installation this year.

Another reason is that the cost of installation has dropped by 80 percent from VND60-70 million ($2,600-3,000) in 2013, and more and more companies are providing installation services.

“We also benefit from the lower temperature in the factory thanks to the solar panels on the rooftop,” said Nguyen Duc Khiem, chairman of Viet Thang.

Others said using renewable energy is one way they could promote their brands, especially in Europe and the U.S., where customers are interested in green energy.

Luu Hoang Ha, chairman of Nami Solar, said some buyers from the E.U. and the U.S. require Vietnamese textile and footwear producers to meet certain criteria in terms of sustainable energy development.

But some hurdles remain. For instance, authorities have not determined standards for solar power equipment, which means users do not have a reference point for quality.

Prices are up to 50 percent different between companies, while some users have complained about equipment malfunction within three years though solar panels often have a life span of 25 years.

Tran Thanh Hai, deputy CEO of Sonadezi, said there also needs to be regulations on how solar panels should be disposed of at the end of their lifespan to ensure minimum damage to the environment.

Source: VNExpress (Click here for original article)

Rooftop solar power is expected to thrive in Vietnam

On 6 April 2020, the Vietnamese Prime Minister signed Decision No. 13/2020/QD-TTg on the mechanism of encouraging the development of solar power in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as Decision 13). This decision officially came into effect from 22 May 2020 to replace Decision 11/2017/QD-TTg expiring from 30 June 2019.

One of the important contents concerned by electricity consumers and people is the price of rooftop solar power (RSP) after June 30, 2019. Based on the content of Decision 13, Power Corporations will sign electricity purchase and payment contracts for RSP projects that have closed the meter readings to begin. electricity delivery and payment and electricity bill payment from July 1, 2019.

The criteria for determining the RSP project are specified in Decision 13 as follows: The RSP project is a solar power system with PV panels installed on the roof of construction work and a capacity not exceeding 01MW (or not more than 1.2 MWp), directly or indirectly connected to a power grid of 35kV or lower.

While awaiting the promulgation of a Circular guiding on the implementation of Decision 13 of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Document No. 3641/BCT-ĐL on 21 May 2020, which allows temporary use of Standardized electricity trading contract as prescribed in Circular No. 05/2019/TT-BCT dated 11 March 2019 of MOIT on adjusting power trading prices in accordance with Decision 13 to sign electricity trading contracts with rooftop solar power investors has been put into operation after 30 June 2019. Thus, from 23 May 2020, Electricity of Vietnam has been able to sign contracts and pay electricity bills for customers. After the Circular on guiding Decision 13 is issued, the Group will sign new contracts in accordance with the Circular.

The payment of electricity bill with the purchase price as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 8 of Decision No. 13/2020/QD-TTg (the electricity purchase price is applicable for 20 years from the date that the project is put into operation, generation and meter readings are confirmed), specifically as follows:

– From 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019, the electricity purchase price (excluding added value) is VND 1,913/kWh (equivalent to 8.38 UScents/kWh multiplied by the exchange rate of VND/USD announced by the State Bank of Vietnam on 31 December 2018 is VND22,825/USD).

– From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020, the electricity purchase price (excluding added value) is VND 1,940/kWh (equivalent to 8.38 UScents/kWh multiplied by the exchange rate of VND/USD announced by the State Bank of Vietnam on 31 December 2019 is VND 23,155/USD).

– From 2021 and subsequent years, the electricity purchase price (excluding added value) is determined every year in Vietnam Dong (number calculated in VND unit, not rounded) equivalent to 8.38 UScents/kWh multiplied by the exchange rate of VND/USD announced by the State Bank of Vietnam for the last day of the previous year.

Decision 13 issued by the Prime Minister officially takes effect as a “push” to create momentum for the RSP development. With many benefits for investors as well as the community, the installation of RSP system in recent years has attracted the interest from people and enterprises. In the first four months of 2020, there have been 5,254 RSP projects selling power to EVN with a total installed capacity of 178.66MWp, output generated to grid is 137.1 million kWh. To date, the country has developed 27,631 rooftop solar power projects with a total installed capacity of 562.8MWp. Also in the first 4 months of 2020, the RSP works have generated more than 137.1 million kWh to the national grid. It can be confirmed that the practical benefits brought by RSP are clear:

– Reduce monthly electricity costs as power is directly produced and used during peak hours or purchase price of high-rate electricity is reduced;

– Increase income by reselling excess output to EVN;

– No waste of land when installing systems;

– Be connected to the existing low-voltage and medium-voltage grids, thus reducing the investment pressure of transmission grids;

– Gain effective anti-heat for works;

– Contribute to protecting the environment.

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) clearly defined, for the sake of the common interests of the society and the interests of people and businesses, EVN has been implementing many activities of special support and encouragement in RSP; simplifying registration procedures, providing online RSP purchase and sale registration services. Currently, the procedure for connecting and purchasing solar power is so simplified, after RSP installation, the investor wishing to sell electricity just needs to contact the Customer Service Center of Electricity sector for support, free-of-charge checking conditions for grid connection, 2-way galvanometer installation and signing RSP trading contract. EVN is continuing to build and complete the website solar.evn.vn to create favourable conditions for people and enterprises to find out and access to all relevant information on RSP on information technology applications and customer service websites.

With the huge potential of developing rooftop solar power in Vietnam, EVN clearly identifies the support for RSP development as one of the important guidelines since this is an effective power supply source, practical solution for meeting the growing electricity demand.

Source: Vietnam Electricity (Click here for the original article)