Vu Phong Tech Enhances BIM Group Solar O&M at Green Complex

Solar power O&M is critical for maximizing energy output and ensuring the longevity of renewable energy assets. Vu Phong Energy Group, through its advanced division Vu Phong Tech, demonstrates unparalleled expertise in this field by managing large-scale solar power plants. Our partnership with BIM Group at their expansive Green Economic Complex in Ninh Thuan exemplifies our capability to deliver world-class operational efficiency and trustworthiness, achieving exceptional availability rates and significant economic advantages for investors. This commitment positions Vu Phong Tech as a leading provider of comprehensive solar plant operation and maintenance services.

Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group is currently entrusted with the operation and maintenance (O&M) for the BIM 2 (250 MWp) and BIM 2 (75 MWp) expanding solar power plant clusters in Ninh Thuan. These plants are integral components of the vast Green Economic Complex developed by BIM Group, representing a total investment of 12 trillion VND.

Vietnam’s Largest Salt and Renewable Energy Economic Complex

Spanning an area of 2,500 hectares in Ninh Thuan, a region renowned for its abundant sunshine and wind, BIM Group has established Vietnam’s largest Green Economic Complex. This pioneering complex integrates clean salt fields with advanced solar and wind power plants, showcasing a holistic approach to sustainable development.

• Since 2006, BIM Group has invested in clean salt fields at Quan The Hamlet in Ninh Thuan province, establishing the largest facility of its kind in Southeast Asia with an annual output of 300,000 tonnes. The Quan The, Ca Na, and Tri Hai salt fields, all under BIM Group’s ownership, collectively contribute a substantial 60-70% of Vietnam’s industrial salt production.
• The comprehensive solar power plant system, initiated in 2009, boasts a total capacity of 405 MW. This includes the BIM 1 (30 MWp), BIM 2 (250 MWp), expanded BIM 2 (75 MWp), and BIM 3 (50 MWp) solar power plants. Annually, this solar power plant cluster generates over 668 million kWh, sufficient to meet the electricity demands of 200,000 households, while also contributing over VND 500 billion in taxes to the national budget.
• The BIM Wind Power Plant, with an impressive total capacity of 88 MW, represents an investment of VND 3.110 billion. Developed in 2021 and recently achieving its commercial operation date (COD), this wind power facility is projected to generate approximately 327 GWh per year. It is expected to supply electricity to 50,000 households and significantly reduce carbon emissions by 299,000 tons of CO2 annually.

BIM Group’s salt and renewable energy economic complex in Ninh Thuan (Photo: Bim Group)

BIM Group’s integrated salt and renewable energy complex not only exemplifies the long-term, sustainable exploitation of land resources but also underscores the group’s visionary strategic foresight and profound capabilities. BIM’s resolute advancements in the renewable energy industry are driven by a mission to “contribute to sustainable economic development, environmental protection, and build a clean energy source for the future,” as shared by Mr. Doan Quoc Huy, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of BIM Group.

Vu Phong Tech Ensures 99.99% Availability for BIM Group’s Solar Power Plants

Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group has been meticulously overseeing the operation and maintenance (O&M) process for the BIM 2 Solar Power Plant within BIM Group’s Green Economic Complex since 2019. Currently, Vu Phong Tech is responsible for the O&M of 325 MWp (encompassing both BIM 2 and BIM 2 expanding) within this pivotal solar power plant cluster. Through strategic collaboration and technology transfer with world-renowned leaders such as Bouygues and AC Renewable, coupled with a dedicated team of highly qualified engineers, Vu Phong Tech has fully mastered the O&M process, consistently delivering high performance for these large-scale solar power facilities.

BIM 2 solar power plant, Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group has been in charge of O&M

At the BIM 2 and expanded BIM 2 solar power plants, Vu Phong Tech implements a suite of modern technologies to optimize professional solar plant operation and maintenance activities. These include advanced data collection technology for comprehensive plant parameters (electrical measurements, system breakdowns, weather conditions) via ATS. Furthermore, Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group innovates by researching, designing, manufacturing, and deploying specialized solar panel cleaning robots. These robots deliver exceptional cleaning efficiency while simultaneously minimizing electricity and water consumption during plant operation. Thermal imaging is routinely employed for meticulous panel fault detection, and flycams conduct general inspections of critical infrastructure such as internal roads, drainage ditches, and vegetation management around panels. This integrated approach ensures superior efficiency and optimal human resource utilization for effective O&M.

In a testament to sophisticated operational management, Vu Phong Tech engineers have meticulously optimized the O&M process for these solar power plants. They have developed a comprehensive statistical table detailing hundreds of frequently occurring operational errors, alongside providing the most effective solutions and processes to enhance plant operation. This proactive approach significantly boosts optimizing solar power plant performance.

Consequently, in 2020, the diligent O&M work by Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group enabled the BIM 2 Solar Power Plant to achieve an extraordinary 99.99% availability rate, a benchmark considered among the best globally. Effective O&M is crucial for mitigating risks during plant operation, facilitating early issue detection, and minimizing system repair times. This ensures that solar power plants operate consistently at peak efficiency, thereby improving the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), enhancing the return on investment (ROI), and delivering the greatest economic advantage to the investor. This outstanding performance embodies the core objective that Vu Phong Tech – Vu Phong Energy Group aims for in its partnership with BIM Group at this Green Economic Complex, setting a high standard for optimal solar power plant operation and maintenance practices.

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