After three days of prompt installation, at the end of October 18th 2010, 80% of the project installing grid connected solar panels on the rooftop of MOIT’s building has been completed as scheduled.

In the next few days, German and Vietnamese technicians will complete the installation and give system a trial run. The grid connected solar system is estimated to be inaugurated by the representatives of German government and MOIT leaders on November 17th 2010.

The grid connected solar system demonstration project at MOIT’s headquarters is the first solar project to be installed at a State agency of Vietnam.

This system has the capacity of about 12 Kwp or 18 thousand kWh per year. Thus it is estimated to save VND12 million for electricity per year. Currently, this is the most modern grid connected solar technology demonstration model.

Grid connected solar system installed on the rooftop of MOIT’s building

The installation of grid connected solar panels also aims to promote energy efficiency and conservation in buildings, especially in government offices, through the use of renewable energy sources.

All technologies and grid connected equipment are supplied by Altus, a leading company in the field of renewable energy in Germany. Through this project, Altus desires to promote the benefits of using renewable energy in such a country with great potential as Vietnam.

 By Minh Duc