A representative of the SolarBK company introduces a smart technological solution for the renewable energy sector at the 2019 Vietnam Technology-Energy forum (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Researchinstitute-business cooperation for technology transfer and human resources wasa key matter discussed at the 2019 Vietnam Technology-Energy forum, which tookplace in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26.
According to Huynh Thanh Dat, Director ofthe Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), Vietnam holdsgreat potential for renewable energy growth, with 63 percent of its total areassuitable for developing wind power facilities. However, the advantage is yet tobe fully tapped.
A number of university-business cooperationprojects have been carried out in the sector, including those between the HCMCity University of Technology and Bach Khoa Investment and Development of SolarPower Corporation (SolarBK Group) as well as the VNUHCM and Redsun-ITICorporation. A project on the localization of wind power machines in Vietnamhas also seen the participation of Vietnamese and German universities, researchinstitutes and enterprises.
However, cooperation and investment in cleanenergy remain limited. As such, the renewable power output accounts for a smallproportion of the country’s total.
As of May, Vietnam had 57 operating solarand wind power plants with a total designed capacity of approximately 2,800 MW.
At the forum, participating Vietnamese andforeign experts and businessmen discussed experiences and policies related tosustainable energy development, smart technology in the field, and Vietnam’swind turbine production technology.
Sang Hoon Lee, director of the Green EnergyStrategy Institute under the Republic of Korea (RoK) Energy Agency, praisedVietnam’s potential for clean energy, particularly wind power.
He said the RoK side is willing to sharerenewable energy experience and technology with Vietnam.-VNA
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