Hitachi ABB Power Grids expands transformer manufacturing in Vietnam
Vietnam, Hanoi: Enhanced transformer manufacturing at Hitachi ABB Power Grids facility will contribute to Vietnam’s ambitious renewable energy plans.
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Vietnam, Hanoi: Enhanced transformer manufacturing at Hitachi ABB Power Grids facility will contribute to Vietnam’s ambitious renewable energy plans.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids recently supplied and commissioned a 220 kV power transformer to Toji Group for the fast track 50 MWp Solar Power Plant Loc Ninh 5 in series of Loc Ninh 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 solar projects with total capacity of 800 MWp in Binh Phuoc Vietnam developed by Hung Hai Group. This makes it one of only two companies capable of manufacturing and supplying 220 kV power transformers in Vietnam.
To power its economy – one of the fastest growing in the region, Vietnam aims to tap into its tremendous renewable energy potential: 4–5 kWh/m2 of solar incidence and 3,000 km of coastlines with consistent winds in the range of 5.5–7.3 m/s. This solar power plant will feed electricity to the Vietnam grid. The 220 kV power transformer is a critical link in the renewable energy delivery value chain.
“We 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,” said Chandan Singh, Managing Director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids Vietnam Co. Ltd. “Enhancing the manufacturing facilities of power transformers is one step in that direction”.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ power transformers facility in Hanoi, Vietnam recently upgraded its transformer manufacturing and testing facilities from 171 kV to 230 kV. 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.
Source: Hitachi ABB Power Grids