Vu Phong Tech Webinar Unveils Optimal Renewable Energy Solutions

Leading the forefront in the dynamic field of renewable energy solutions, Vu Phong Tech, a distinguished subsidiary of the Vu Phong Energy Group, successfully hosted a pivotal webinar on September 10, 2021. This event attracted an impressive attendance of over 300 industry professionals, including numerous renewable energy project investors and seasoned energy engineers. The webinar served as a critical platform to unveil optimal O&M services and advanced renewable asset management strategies, alongside introducing their innovative, “100% Make in Vietnam” solar panel cleaning robot, the VPT-RB1200-S1. This initiative underscores Vu Phong Tech’s unwavering commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth within the rapidly expanding Vietnamese renewable energy market.

The Webinar Hosted by Vu Phong Tech: Exploring Solutions for O&M Services and Renewable Asset Management

Mr. Phong, Pham Nam, Chairman of the Board of Vu Phong Energy Group, commenced the webinar by extending a warm welcome and gratitude to the more than 300 online attendees. He highlighted Vietnam’s remarkable progress in renewable energy, noting an installed solar power capacity of 16GW between 2019 and 2020, with an additional 4-5GW of gridded wind power anticipated for the current year. This expansion pushes the total renewable energy capacity past 20GW. Vu Phong Tech organized this webinar to foster collaborative discussions on finding comprehensive solutions and supporting tools—including software and technological systems—that enable investors, management providers, and operators to optimize asset management, maximize system output, and ensure seamless grid regulation. These discussions are vital for developing optimal O&M services and renewable asset management in the region.

Mr. Phong, Pham Nam – Chairman of Vu Phong Energy Group – shared in webinar

Following the opening remarks, Mr. Tri, Nguyen Quang, CEO of Vu Phong Energy Group, provided an insightful overview of the company’s robust ecosystem. Established in 2009, Vu Phong Energy Group has solidified its reputation as a leading enterprise in the renewable energy market Vietnam, collaborating with numerous esteemed national and international corporations and partners. With extensive experience and a team of highly professional engineers, the group has successfully completed over 1,000 solar power projects, including several solar power plants totaling hundreds of MWp. Vu Phong also pioneered the implementation of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model and industrial rooftop solar systems in Vietnam through strategic alliances with major investment firms, demonstrating their comprehensive Vu Phong Energy Group solutions for solar.

Beyond providing EPC general contractor services, management services, and renewable energy operation, Vu Phong also offers advanced solutions for UPS technology and energy storage systems (ESS). The company is dedicated to developing an integrated ecosystem with a core mission to “Develop clean energy for the green environment and sustainable development,” further reinforcing their commitment to cutting-edge renewable energy solutions.

Mr. Tri, Nguyen Quang – CEO of Vu Phong Energy Group, gives an overview of the ecosystem and offers services

Introducing VPT-RB1200-S1: Vu Phong Tech’s Revolutionary Solar Panel Cleaning Robot

In a highly anticipated segment, Mr. An, Pham Dang, a representative of Vu Phong Tech, introduced the solar panel cleaning robots, specifically the VPT-RB1200-S1. This innovative product generated significant interest among attendees and represents Vu Phong Tech’s latest offering, designed exclusively for mini-farm systems such as rooftop solar, offices, buildings, commercial centers, and Solar Power and Agricultural Products (APV) installations. After three years of intensive research and over two years of operational testing on 300 MWp projects, the VPT-RB1200-S1 solar panel cleaning robot features have been refined and launched with several outstanding advantages:

• Better cleaning: Advanced control over moving direction, rotation speed, and brush-to-panel distance ensures optimal cleaning tailored to system structure and dust properties.

• More efficient: High productivity coupled with reduced water consumption. The robot effectively cleans hard-to-reach areas and navigates gaps of up to 400mm between panel arrays.

• Easier: Remote control functionality with an intuitive design and interface streamlines user operation, simplifying solar power plant maintenance.

• More flexible: Its modular design facilitates easy transport and integration with various brushes, adapting to diverse solar systems.

• Workforce optimization: The robot can be efficiently operated by a single technician, significantly reducing labor requirements.

• Safer: Remote control from distances up to 200 meters enhances O&M service safety by minimizing the need for technicians to be on the roof, thereby also reducing potential roof damage.

• Upgradable: Future enhancements include IoT access control, drone integration, journey monitoring, and mop area calculation capabilities.

The VPT-RB1200-S1 robot is projected to deliver substantial financial benefits, offering a 40% reduction in yearly costs compared to manual labor within the first five years, and an impressive saving of up to 70% over 26-30 years. Complementing the VPT-RB1200-S1, Vu Phong Tech has also developed a diverse range of solar panel cleaning robots, including the Robot VPT-RB2300, Robot VPT-TRACKER-S2, Robot VP-DRY4000-S1, and Automatic Semi-VPT-SA800-S3, each tailored to specific construction characteristics for optimal performance across various markets. Vu Phong Tech engineers meticulously detailed the comprehensive O&M solution packages for solar power plants, encompassing activities in factory management, maintenance, technical asset management, and financial/commercial management for each project.

Leveraging valuable collaborations and knowledge transfer with leading international companies such as Bouygues and AC renewable, and drawing from over two years of practical operational management, Vu Phong Tech engineers have refined their processes. They have developed an extensive database of hundreds of common operational errors in solar power plants and devised effective recovery plans, ensuring optimal factory operational efficiency and robust solar power plant maintenance.

Robot VPT-RB1200-S1 – Products receive special attention from webinar attendees

Optimizing Renewable Energy Services: The Key to Success in the Vietnamese Market

In 2020, Vu Phong Tech, a part of Vu Phong Energy Group, demonstrated its exceptional capability in O&M services by enabling a 250 MWp solar power plant in Ninh Thuan to operate with an impressive 99.99 percent availability rate. This achievement highlights their expertise in renewable energy efficiency. Furthermore, Vu Phong Energy Group actively collaborates with Steag Energy Services GmbH (SES – Germany) to deliver advanced asset management strategies for wind power plants, featuring a sophisticated Remote Monitoring Center (RMC) that includes Asset Monitor, Asset Guide, and Asset Pilot. These wind power asset management solutions are designed to significantly increase the value of wind power plants, boost annual electricity output (AEP) through optimized WTG performance, facilitate early problem resolution, and implement smart maintenance practices. Simultaneously, they contribute to lowering operating expenses (OPEX) through intelligent maintenance protocols, ensuring efficient remote monitoring center wind operations.

Engineer introduces solar power plant maintenance operations (O&M).

The rapid expansion of renewable energy in Vietnam continues to attract substantial financial investment from both domestic and foreign entities. The optimization of renewable energy services, such as O&M and Asset Management, spearheaded by Vietnamese engineers trained by multinational businesses, offers effective solutions at highly competitive costs for investors. Concurrently, this trend presents a significant opportunity for local service providers to evolve towards more professional standards, thereby meeting the evolving demands of the Vietnam renewable energy industry and paving the way for expansion into international markets, showcasing advanced clean energy technology.

The webinar shares Asset Management Solution for the wind power plant.

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