Proactive Storm Response �?Minimizing Damage

As soon as information about Typhoon No. 3 was released, the management board of Nam Cau Kien IP swiftly implemented storm prevention measures under the direct guidance of the Hai Phong City Party Committee, the People’s Committee of Hai Phong, and the People’s Committee of Thuy Nguyen District. Shinec Joint Stock Company, the investor of Nam Cau Kien IP, issued detailed guidelines to help businesses within the park protect their assets and facilities.

Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh, General Director of Shinec Joint Stock Company, shared: “We implemented comprehensive storm prevention measures early on, including securing factories, reinforcing trees, and inspecting the drainage system. Thanks to this thorough preparation, the damage caused by Typhoon No. 3 at Nam Cau Kien IP was kept to a minimum.”

Light Damage, Operations Quickly Restored

After the storm, damage assessments at Nam Cau Kien IP showed that most of the impact was on fallen trees and some minor damage to roofs and ceilings. However, these issues did not significantly affect the production activities of businesses in the area. Many businesses were able to resume operations within just 2-3 days.

Some businesses, such as Dongbang Vina Co., Ltd., and Viet Metal Joint Stock Company, experienced minor damage, such as broken windows or loose roofing. Gola Lion Webbing Vina Company only sustained damage to trees. Meanwhile, Vanderleun Vietnam Co., Ltd. reported minimal damage to their logo and some water leakage in certain areas, but these did not disrupt major production activities.

Here are some images of the infrastructure of businesses and factories in Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park after Typhoon YAGI made landfall:

Close Coordination Between Businesses and IP Management

According to Mr. Le Duc Oanh, Deputy Director of GGV Company, the situation after the storm at Nam Cau Kien IP was well-managed thanks to close cooperation between the IP management board and businesses. “We received early notifications from Shinec Joint Stock Company about the typhoon and storm prevention measures. During the storm, we worked closely with the management board to implement protective measures and safeguard our facilities.”

Mr. Hoang Minh Trong, Head of Security at Nam Cau Kien IP, also emphasized the timely and coordinated preparation for Typhoon YAGI. “As soon as we received information about the storm entering the East Sea, we deployed security forces to each business in the IP to guide them on storm prevention, securing their factories, and ensuring the safety of their facilities. After the storm, we recorded minimal damage, and our drainage system worked effectively to prevent flooding.”

Here are some images of the infrastructure and landscape of Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park after Typhoon YAGI made landfall:

Business Operations Return to Normal in Just 2 Days

According to Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh, just two days after the storm subsided, Nam Cau Kien IP had completed the cleanup process and restored a safe working environment for businesses. The management board visited each business to assess damage and help investors recover, ensuring operations were back to normal as soon as possible.

The comprehensive measures and timely directives from local authorities helped Nam Cau Kien IP withstand the impact of Typhoon YAGI, maintaining investors’ trust in the safe and efficient business environment here.

Here are some images of the Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park Management Board visiting businesses in the industrial park and planning recovery efforts after Typhoon YAGI:

Here are some images of operations returning to normal in Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park:

Nam Cau Kien IP, under the management of Shinec Joint Stock Company, demonstrated effective disaster response capabilities, protecting assets and ensuring the safety of businesses within the park. The quick recovery after the storm also highlighted the flexibility and professionalism in management, contributing to the sustainable development of the IP. This showcases the importance of preparedness and stringent management in minimizing disaster damage and maintaining continuous production activities.

Installing solar panels combined with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will help avoid wasting excess electricity during peak sunny periods, supplementing power during evenings. Importantly, storage batteries contribute to stabilizing the power grid, mitigating fluctuations due to weather conditions.

To encourage individuals and businesses to invest in storage batteries, experts suggest financial support policies, particularly researching appropriate pricing mechanisms for reselling electricity back when national grid demand peaks, especially in the evening.

Dual benefits of storage installation After multiple meetings on Vietnam’s solar power development mechanisms, the latest focus for citizens and businesses is Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha’s suggestion for policy drafters to calculate the pricing mechanism for buying electricity from storage systems.

Mr. Ha proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade study methods to incentivize and financially support individuals installing rooftop solar panels combined with energy storage devices for resale to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) at peak rate times.

In discussions with Tuoi Tre about Vietnam’s new energy storage mechanism, businesses agree that regulations on installing storage devices are crucial, potentially mandatory for large-scale solar power plants to ensure grid stability.

Le Anh Vu, director of an energy company, notes that while storage costs have reduced, the initial investment in solar and storage systems is still considerable, making return on investment slower. Therefore, investing in storage for electricity resale to the national grid may not be effective without a pricing mechanism that values electricity from storage systems higher during peak hours.

Previously, electricity prices from solar systems were fixed, but now higher prices during peak hours are necessary to encourage businesses to store electricity during low-demand times and sell during high-demand periods. Only then will individuals feel confident investing in storage, according to Mr. Vu.

Similarly, Nguyen Thuy Ngan, SolarBK’s brand director, points out that despite business interest in storage, high costs and unclear policies have led to hesitancy.

Ngan emphasizes the need for supportive tax and fee policies to reduce installation costs, enabling businesses to confidently invest in storage.

Regulations needed for storage ratios in solar installations In an interview with Tuoi Tre, Pham Phuoc Binh, director of Bincon Corporation, states that integrating solar power with storage will address renewable energy instability issues, especially solar’s volatility.

He highlights that irregular power supply can strain EVN’s grid management, but storage batteries can alleviate some of these challenges. However, Binh stresses the importance of technical considerations for safe operation and rational investment.

Specifically, systems combining solar power with storage utilize integrated inverters with charging and programming systems optimized for solar radiation and grid interaction.

Therefore, existing solar power systems, already grid-connected, must calculate replacement costs, especially integrating new storage systems with higher capacities than new investment projects. Additionally, space considerations are crucial for safe installation, particularly ensuring fire safety.

Nguyen Van Tuan, director of a solar installation company in Ho Chi Minh City, views storage batteries as foundational for grid stability, providing backup power for EVN during electricity shortages, especially at night or during summer peaks.

To maintain system stability, Tuan recommends regulations requiring a suitable storage ratio (e.g., 10-20% of total installation capacity), ensuring consistent power supply even during adverse weather.

Cost of storage batteries

Responding to Tuoi Tre, Tran Thi Thu Van, SolaX Power’s national director, notes significant reductions in storage battery costs recently, making it feasible for individuals to invest under 100 million VND for systems with capacities around 6-7 kW.
Elva Wang, Southeast Asia director at Trina Solar, states that storage battery prices have dropped by 50% since last year, with common systems costing around $3,000 – $5,000 for 5 kW storage.

New electricity consumption record

On June 21st, the Vietnam Electricity Corporation (EVN) reported record highs in maximum capacity and daily electricity consumption nationwide for June, driven by increased demand during recent sunny periods.
Data from the National Power System Dispatch Center shows peak capacity reached 49,533 MW at 1:30 PM on June 19th, with total consumption on June 14th hitting 1.025 billion kWh nationwide.
EVN notes that without recent evening rain, record electricity consumption could have been even higher, placing significant strain on supply.

The program began with a speech from Mrs. Pham Thi Thanh Yen, the head of the delegation, who explained why the university chose Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park for their students’ practical experience.

According to Mrs. Yen: “Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park is renowned nationwide for pioneering the ecological model. We hope our students gain practical insights and experiences from the enterprise. This is very practical for our environmental technology students in terms of knowledge, as well as career orientation after graduation.�?/p>

In discussions with the students, the company representative, Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh – General Director, shared practical insights about the nearly 16-year journey of developing Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park into an ecological industrial zone, including how waste is managed and controlled in the park.

“To achieve this result, the experienced and dedicated leadership team of Shinec, along with all employees, had to overcome numerous challenges to create a model ecological industrial park like Nam Cau Kien. Shinec is now on the path to expanding the ecological industrial park model across the country,�?Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh shared.

After direct discussions with Shinec’s leadership, the students toured the wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 2,000m3/day and night, located in Shinec’s record-setting Japanese Garden in Vietnam. Here, an environmental expert (in a red shirt) directly shared information and addressed the students’ queries.

Below are some images from the field trip of Hanoi University of Industry’s Environmental Technology students.