A solar power system resembling a sunflower branch has been set up in a park along the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, supplying clean energy for the daily operations of the public space.

The innovative clean energy system, a creation of the New Energy Ho Chi Minh Club (NEH), was officially transferred by its inventor to the administration of Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.

Situated at the Saigon Riverside Park in Thu Duc, the system features a 4.8-meter-tall pole adorned with eight concentric photovoltaic panels, each with a capacity of 250 Wp.

This configuration at the top of the pole forms a 'sunflower' with a diameter of five meters.

Utilizing grid-connected inverter technology, each panel is linked to a small inverter situated below it.

This arrangement converts direct currents from the photovoltaic panels into alternating currents, seamlessly integrating them with the local grid to supply electricity for various activities.

With an installed capacity of 2 kWp, the solar power system can generate 2.9 MWh per year.

This energy is leveraged for powering electrical equipment essential for the daily operations of the park, including tasks such as tree watering and irrigation.

This creative work is aimed at raising people's awareness of using clean, renewable, and economical energy, contributing to saving electricity costs and protecting the environment, said Phan Ngoc Anh, head of NEH.

He further added that the system's unique design also functions as an appealing decoration for the park, enhancing its aesthetic appeal as one of the city's green leisure and recreational spaces.

The power project received approval from the Thu Duc City Technical Infrastructure Development Center after it evaluated various designs for green power systems presented by NEH.

A non-profit organization established in 2023 by the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment, NEH played a pivotal role in this initiative.

The introduction of this clean energy system aligns with Vietnam's commitment to transitioning from coal to renewable electricity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated this commitment during discussions held within the framework of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 2023.

“Vietnam, like other developing countries, cannot deny the role of coal power, but it is time to transition to a cleaner energy source,” the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on its website, citing PM Chinh.    

During the COP26 in the UK in 2021, PM Chinh announced Vietnam's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, following a suitable roadmap.

This pledge has garnered appreciation and support from the international community.

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