Enhanced transformer manufacturing at Hitachi ABB Power Grids facility will contrib-ute to Vietnam\u2019s ambitious renewable energy plans<\/em><\/p>\nHanoi, January 19, 2021\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Hitachi ABB Power Grids recently supplied and commissioned a 220 kilovolts power transformers to Toji Group for the fast track 50MWp Solar Power Plant Loc Ninh 5 in series of Loc Ninh 1,2,3,4,5 solar projects with total capacity of 800MWp in Binh Phuoc Vietnam developed by Hung Hai Group. This makes it one of only two companies capable of manfacturing and supplying 220 kilovolt power transformers in Vietnam.<\/p>\nTo power its economy – one of the fastest growing in the region, Vietnam aims to tap into its tremendous renewable energy potential: four to five kilowatt-hours per square meter of solar incidence and 3,000 kilometers of coastlines with consistent winds in the range of 5.5 to 7.3 meters\/ second. This Solar Power Plant will feed electricity to the Vietnam grid. The 220 kilovolts power transformer is a critical link in the renewable energy delivery value chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to partner with Vietnam to strengthen its electrical networks and integrate more renewable energy. Expanding local manufacturing of essential equipment in the country will help us to contribute to that,\u201d said Chandan Singh, Managing Director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids Vietnam Co. Ltd. \u201cEnhancing the manufacturing facilities of power transformers is one step in that direction\u201d.<\/p>\n
Hitachi ABB Power Grids\u2019 power transformers facility in Hanoi, Vietnam recently upgraded its transformer manufacturing and testing facilities from 171 kilovolts to 230 kilovolts. Local manufacturing capabilities will help meet quick turnaround times required for solar and wind power plants, create a credible local service ecosystem and also reduce transportation costs for customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>