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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