Schneider Electric Vietnam has completed its renewable energy pilot project in the central province of Quang Binh.
Six months after work began, the solar power station is now able to generate 11kW of electricity to a mountain village in Thuong Trach Commune, in Bo Trach District.
The 160,000 USD power station will begin generating energy at the end of this month, providing electricity for lighting around the clock to 150 villagers, and a number of soldiers and customs agents.
To help villagers cut costs, Schneider Electric Vietnam intends to launch energy-saving educational campaigns.
"If successful, this project will be extended to other areas in V ietnam. As well as providing a green and stable source of electricity, we hope this project will change for the better the economy, culture and social conditions of local residents," said Olivier Jacquet, Schneider Electric, Country president for Vietnam – Cambodia.
Bernard Saincy, president of the Suez Foundation, which funded the project, said renewable energy could meet the demands of remote villages throughout Vietnam.
The renewable energy project is part of Schneider Electric's Bip-Bop community action programme designed to bring green, clean, safe and sustainable electricity to 1.6 billion people throughout the world who have no access to energy while helping minimise green house gas emissions.
The Quang Binh project is Schneider Electric's first in Vietnam./.
Six months after work began, the solar power station is now able to generate 11kW of electricity to a mountain village in Thuong Trach Commune, in Bo Trach District.
The 160,000 USD power station will begin generating energy at the end of this month, providing electricity for lighting around the clock to 150 villagers, and a number of soldiers and customs agents.
To help villagers cut costs, Schneider Electric Vietnam intends to launch energy-saving educational campaigns.
"If successful, this project will be extended to other areas in V ietnam. As well as providing a green and stable source of electricity, we hope this project will change for the better the economy, culture and social conditions of local residents," said Olivier Jacquet, Schneider Electric, Country president for Vietnam – Cambodia.
Bernard Saincy, president of the Suez Foundation, which funded the project, said renewable energy could meet the demands of remote villages throughout Vietnam.
The renewable energy project is part of Schneider Electric's Bip-Bop community action programme designed to bring green, clean, safe and sustainable electricity to 1.6 billion people throughout the world who have no access to energy while helping minimise green house gas emissions.
The Quang Binh project is Schneider Electric's first in Vietnam./.
