HCM City is going to install more solar panels on the roofs of State administrative agencies and public service units.About 1,800 buildings in the city are eligible for the project to create a total capacity of 160MWP.Statistics from the project "Electricity Development Planning in the city in the 2016-25 period, with a vision to 2035", show that in the dry season, the city experiences 300 hours of sunshine per month.The figure for the rainy season is 150 hours a month. This shows the great potential of solar energy development, especially on rooftops.Until now, many State office buildings have finished setting up solar panels on their roofs, such as the city’s Department of Science and Technology with a capacity of 20kwp, the Department of Finance with a capacity of 20kwp, and the people’s committees of Phú Nhuận District with a capacity of 88kwp, District 12 with a capacity of 80kwp, District 10 with a capacity of 45kwp and District 4 with a capacity of 34.5kwp.By the end of 2022, the city had more than 14,100 rooftop solar power systems, creating a capacity of more than 355MWP and accounting for 7 per cent of the total electricity capacity of the city.In 2021, with an output of nearly 300 million kwh, solar power in the city earned revenue of about VNĐ600 billion (US$25 million).The city’s Industry and Trade Department said it is finishing procedures to install rooftop solar panels on State office buildings.The paper will be submitted to the municipal People’s Committee for approval. The installation is expected to begin this September.According to EVN-HCM City, the direction of developing rooftop solar energy is sensible as it takes good advantage of current rooftops citywide and the rich amount of sunshine to harness power to supply daily operations of offices.Calculations show that after payback, the city can save up to VNĐ400 billion ($16.7 million) on its electricity bills. EVN-HCM City will deliver technical and financial consultation if needed.The surplus power is handled in accordance with the applicable law on electricity. Solar panel setting-up must ensure aesthetics, architectural requirements, and the observance of environmental regulations. (ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)

Fonte notizia: The Saigon Times