With Vietnam setting ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Binh Dai offshore wind power project, constructed by Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), stands as a model of sustainable energy.
VINH LONG, Vietnam, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — In Binh Dai commune of southern Vietnam’s Vinh Long province, towering wind turbines rise from the blue waters of the Mekong Delta region, symbolizing the country’s growing shift toward renewable energy.
The offshore wind power project in Binh Dai is constructed by Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina).
“This is China’s first offshore wind power project abroad, and it represents multiple ‘zero breakthroughs’ from zero experience to successful construction and operation,” said Du Haiyang, vice president of PowerChina in Asia-Pacific region.
“It has not only expanded the overseas presence of Chinese renewable energy enterprises but also contributed to Vietnam’s local economy and green transformation,” Du told Xinhua.
With Vietnam setting ambitious goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Binh Dai offshore wind power project stands as a model of sustainable energy.
“Each year, the project saves about 38,600 tons of standard coal and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by about 26,200 tons,” said Pei Guoxiang, site manager of the Binh Dai offshore wind power project.
Beyond positive effects from green energy, the project also paves the way for local workers to learn more about cutting-edge technologies.
Among the Vietnamese engineers working on the project, Phan Van Nghia, who serves as the manager of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Department at Binh Dai offshore wind power project, said the cooperation has brought tangible benefits to local workers.
“Working in the Chinese environment allows not only me but also young Vietnamese engineers to learn a lot, especially about renewable energy, particularly wind power projects that use new technologies,” Nghia said.
According to Nghia, the project’s long-term impact extends beyond power generation.
By the experiences from working with Chinese colleges, “we hope to master the technology and be able to independently operate complex wind power equipment,” he said.■
