USTDA Advances Smart Grid Development in Vietnam
September 21, 2016
(USTDA)
Da Nang, Vietnam – Today, the U.S. Trade and
Development Agency provided technical
assistance to Electricity of Vietnam Central
Power Corporation (EVNCPC), a state-owned
electric power utility, to help them modernize
their enterprise architecture for smart grid
deployment.
Responding to rapid electricity demand growth,
particularly in central Vietnam, EVNCPC is
developing an overall information technology
(IT) and smart grid strategy, including an
implementation plan and investment schedule, to
improve the quality of supply and service to
its customers. The technical assistance will
provide detailed recommendations to automate
and upgrade IT systems in order to integrate
smart grid applications that can help EVNCPC
efficiently manage its operations and business
processes.
EVNCPC CEO Tran Dinh Nhan signed the grant
agreement along with Commercial Counselor
Elizabeth Shieh of the U.S. General Consulate
Ho Chi Minh City. Commercial Counselor Shieh
emphasized the United States’ interest in
strengthening support for the development of
Vietnam’s energy industry. She noted, “This
study will undoubtedly help Vietnam’s power
sector become more effective and efficient. It
will serve as the basis for expanded industrial
production in Vietnam, particularly in central
Vietnam, leading to better living standards for
the Vietnamese people.”
This project builds upon USTDA’s previous
efforts to help its Vietnamese partners
identify and deploy smart grid solutions.
Combined with the ongoing efforts of U.S.
companies, it will increase trade ties between
the U.S. and Vietnam.
U.S. businesses interested in submitting
proposals for this USTDA-funded technical
assistance should visit the Federal Business
Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fbo.gov. A
link to the FBO announcement will be posted to
USTDA’s website at https://www.ustda.gov/business-opportunities.
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