Solar battery system will create clean energy source

Unlocking potential

In the roadmap to build a sustainable city, preserve cultural heritage and landscape, green energy is becoming an important "piece" to help Hue both grow economically and preserve its identity.

Hue has abundant potential for renewable energy. Along the coastal areas of Lang Co, Thuan An, Phu Vang... the average wind speed is stable, suitable for medium and large scale offshore and onshore wind power projects. With 1,800 - 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, the plains and low mountains of Hue are quite favorable for the development of solar power, especially when combined with high-tech agriculture .

According to the "Hue Metabolic Study" (an international urban study conducted by the City People's Committee in collaboration with UNDP in Hue ), if agricultural by-products and organic waste are used to produce biogas, or waste treatment plants are combined with power generation, Hue can both reduce emissions and create additional on-site energy sources.

At the workshop “Green transformation and breakthrough in attracting industrial investment in Hue City” recently held, Associate Professor Dr. Truong Tan Quan, Principal of the University of Economics, Hue University, commented: “With its existing advantages, Hue can absolutely become a center for attracting investment in clean energy, such as rooftop solar power, nearshore and offshore wind power, towards the goal of net zero emissions”.

Thanks to policies to attract investment in green economy, Hue has recently welcomed many large investors bringing modern technology from developed countries. Notably, Wealth Power Group (USA) with a series of projects with total capital up to billions of USD.

Currently, Wealth Power Vietnam Corporation is implementing the Chan May LNG Power Project (Lang Co) and the zero-carbon High-Tech Industrial Park in Phong Dien - two typical projects for clean industrial development. In particular, the Chan May LNG Power Project uses imported gas from the United States, applying modern technology and sustainable processes, aiming to contribute about 4,000 billion VND to the budget, while creating jobs for local people. Particularly at the Phong Dien Zero-Carbon High-Tech Industrial Park, with an investment capital of 45 million USD, it is designed according to a zero-emission model. The special feature is that this industrial park uses entirely renewable energy for production activities, while treating wastewater according to international standards - becoming a model for green industrial development in the Central region.

Concretize resolutions with actions

Resolution 70 aims to sharply increase the proportion of renewable energy in the national energy system, develop transmission and storage infrastructure, and gradually master new technologies such as hydrogen, offshore wind power, solar power combined with agriculture, etc. This is the foundation for Hue to concretize with its own planning, projects, and mechanisms suitable to local characteristics.

Another important new point of Resolution 70 is the emphasis on mechanisms, capital sources and legal frameworks that prioritize renewable energy. If grasped, Hue can benefit from the following key points: Energy space planning, smart grid infrastructure investment; development of small energy projects for craft villages and suburban residential areas; development of the “green energy for traditional craft villages” model to increase social acceptance and reduce dependence on grid power.

According to experts, reality shows that challenges exist in green energy development. Hue is a heritage city, all large projects must consider landscape and heritage factors. It is impossible to build wind power towers in the area overlooking Tam Giang lagoon without taking into account tourism and fishermen's livelihoods. Developing high-tech wind and solar power requires large capital, while Hue is not yet a locality that "attracts" investors with its consumer market. New energy technical human resources are also another challenge for Hue.

Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Van Phuong said that currently Hue still mainly uses electricity from the national grid, however the city is also gradually researching and calculating options for developing clean energy sources. Specifically, Hue has included in the planning and called for investment in renewable energy projects until 2030 with a total capacity of about 730MW, focusing on wind power, solar power, and biomass power in some potential areas; at the same time, encouraging businesses in industrial parks to proactively install self-generating and self-consuming rooftop solar power systems and promote the use of energy economically and efficiently.

The city is also encouraging investment in projects under the direct electricity trading mechanism between renewable energy generators and large electricity users in industrial parks according to Decree No. 57/2025/ND-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government on the direct electricity trading mechanism between renewable energy generators and large electricity users. This is considered an important solution, both helping businesses access stable and transparent renewable energy sources and contributing to reducing pressure on dependence on the national grid system.

Article and photos: LE THO

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