The project on “Development of Solar Energy in Da Nang” (DSED) on Friday morning officially inaugurated the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Vo Thi Sau Primary School in the central province of Danang.
An inauguration ceremony for the rooftop solar photovoltaic system in Vo Thi Sau Primary School in the central province of Danang on September 27.
The event took place in the context of the European Union Climate Diplomacy Week 2019, which aimed to raise public awareness on the urgent need, addressing climate change.
The solar PV system in Vo Thi Sau Primary School is funded by the European Union (EU) within the framework of the DSED project and implemented by Danang Energy Conservation and Technology Consultant Centre.
The DSED project had selected four public facilities including Danang Hospital, Danang Oncology Hospital, Vo Thi Sau Primary School and Hoang Dieu Secondary School, to install pilot solar systems with total installed capacity of 8.25kWp/system. Besides, six households were also selected with total installed capacity of 2.75 kWp/system. All ten systems have been up and running since June 2019 and connected to the grid, providing a part of electricity consumption of those selected public facilities and households.
Addressing the ceremony, Head of Cooperation Section of EU Delegation to Vietnam, Koen Duchateau, stressed that, “In the future, energy is expected to become the main source of Green House Gas (GHG) emission in Vietnam, projections showing that by 2030, Vietnam’s green house gas emissions could triple. The EU strongly commits and supports sustainable energy development in Vietnam, by actions that will enhance energy efficiency, increase the share of renewable energies and ensure access for all to energy at affordable prices, especially for the most disadvantaged groups.”
The pilot installation of ten rooftop solar PV systems resulted in GHG emission reduction of 34.96 tons CO2/year with total installed capacity of 49.5 kWP. Total generation output is 72,270 kWh/year, in which total VND26 million is saved every year for each system (8.25 kWp) in public facilities, and VND8.6 million for each system (2.75 kWp) in households.
Speaking at the event, rector of Vo Thi Sau Primary School, Nguyen Thai Phong revealed that, “After three months of pilot operation, the rooftop solar PV system has produced 3,561 kWh, which saved around 25 to 30% of the total power demand of our school. The system not only helps protecting the environment, but in the meantime saves cost of average VND 2.2 million per month.”
As the overall demand for electricity is increasing, promoting rooftop solar PV system is one of the solutions to ensure electricity cost saving through self-supply, reduction of the pressure on the national power grid and environment protection.
The pilot solar energy systems installed by the EU-funded DSED project at public facilities and households places demonstrate the benefits of solar rooftop pannels investments, paving the way for development of clean and sustainable solar energy in Danang.
Every year, EU Delegations around the world reach out to communities and partner organisations, highlighting positive global action and collaboration on climate change.
This year, the the Delegation of European Union to Vietnam (EU) in collaboration with the Embassies of EU Member States and its partners, will showcase a series of activities aimed to raise public awareness on the urgent need, addressing climate change.
Activities will be organised between 27 September - 6 October in Hanoi, Danang and Hoi An.
Other activities during the week are:
+ 27/9 PM: Workshop/discussion with students of Danang University (organised by the Climate Change Working Group and the University of Danang).
+ 28/9 AM: Cycling event in Hoi An, organised by Germany - GIZ in cooperation with Hoi An People Committee.
+ 03/10 AM: A movie screening "Chasing Coral" and a discussion with the youth.
+ 05 - 06/10: Cleaning operation in Long Bien Bridge area, in cooperation with Keep Hanoi Clean.
The target audience of the EU Climate Diplomacy Week is the young generations, whose futures are the most threatened by climate change. Climate change is a pressing reality today and, if we fail to act now, it will increasingly affect the future of the young, their children and grandchildren. It is time to respond to this call to action.
Vietnam has been ranked among the five countries likely to be severely affected by climate change and its related disasters. Consistent to its international commitments regarding Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals, the European Union is actively helping Vietnam on mitigation through energy sector reform, and adaptation through funding studies on climate change impact and appropriate adaptation measures.
Within the 2014-2020 framework, the EU allocated EUR 320 Million for programmes relevant to environment, natural resources and climate change in Vietnam, as well as an addition of EUR 30 Million for sustainable investment projects. In addition to this purely bilateral envelop, Vietnam can also benefits from cooperation programmes funded by thematic budget lines and from regional programme.
