Clean energy lights up Truong Sa

In recent years, the lives of officers, soldiers and people on islands and island points in Truong Sa archipelago have been improved thanks to the investment in solar panels, wind power and seawater filtration systems to get fresh water. Thereby, contributing to the encouragement of spirit, as well as serving the task of building and training, firmly protecting the sovereignty of the sacred sea and islands of the Fatherland.

In Truong Sa today, residential buildings, offices, schools, medical stations, etc. have been invested in and built to be spacious and clean; trees have been planted, cared for, and grown well. In particular, solar panels have been invested in and installed on almost all roofs on the islands and island points. Wind turbines have also been invested along the island embankments or on the rooftops of buildings and offices.

Solar panel system on Colin Island.

Mr. Vu Manh Hai - Chairman of the People's Committee of Song Tu Tay island commune said that in the past, the island mainly used electricity from generators running on gasoline and oil, which both generated noise and polluted the environment. In addition, the time of electricity use was quite limited, only 2 to 3 hours/day, making the lives of soldiers and people on the island difficult. In recent years, with the attention of the Party, the State and the support of units, businesses and people across the country, the island has invested in solar and wind power systems, which have significantly changed the lives of soldiers and people on the island. Most of the houses and offices on the island are installed with rooftop solar panels, especially the school area, which is fully utilized to provide electricity for teaching and learning of teachers and students. With 2 existing clean energy sources, it has basically met the daily needs, making all activities on the island much more convenient than before.

Mr. Pham Quoc Sang (Truong Sa town) shared: “Thanks to the wind power and solar power systems, the lives of soldiers and people on the island are getting better and better. Although far from the mainland, all households here are fully equipped with appliances and equipment such as: refrigerators, electric fans, lights, televisions, audio speakers... to serve daily living needs”.

Classrooms on Da Tay Island are equipped with ceiling fans to ensure teaching and learning.

In Truong Sa, where there is sunshine and wind all year round, investing in the installation of wind power and solar panels is quite suitable and highly effective. Captain Nguyen Xuan Hoang - Political Commissar of Co Lin Island said that since the island was installed and put into use the solar and wind power systems, the lives of officers and soldiers have been greatly improved. With a stable power source, the island has a freezer to preserve food and vegetables for a long time, cook rice with a rice cooker and use a fan, watch a large screen TV to keep up with domestic and international news. In particular, thanks to the stable power source, the island is also equipped with a system to filter seawater into fresh water, ensuring a clean water source for daily life. According to Captain Pham Hoang Buu - Commander of Len Dao Island, each day, wind power and solar panels on the island can generate more than 500 kW of electricity, the battery can store electricity and be used for 5 days without needing to be recharged.

Solar and wind power panels on Song Tu Tay Island.

In the harsh weather conditions of sun, wind, storms and sea vapor in Truong Sa, the operation, preservation and maintenance of the power system are always carried out regularly. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tuong Tin - Commander of Da Tay Island said: "Every day, in addition to training, combat readiness, and increasing production, each officer, soldier and citizen is always aware and responsible for carefully maintaining each screw and each wire connection so that the equipment does not rust due to the salty air of the sea water, which affects the power system. At the same time, the island also established and maintained a team to perform maintenance, periodic inspection and repair whenever the power system has problems or breakdowns, helping to prolong the life of the power system and maintain a continuous power source for the daily life, training and combat of the army and people on the island".

Saying goodbye to Truong Sa and returning to the mainland, looking from the sea, the electric lights from clean energy sources shimmering in the middle of the ocean further enhance the beauty of the islands and island spots. Thanks to the clean energy source, it has contributed to adding more strength and determination to the army and people on the islands, firmly protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

VAN GIANG

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202505/nang-luong-sach-thap-sang-truong-sa-4927a14/