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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