Within the framework of the Vietnam-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme 2020-2025 (DEPP3) — implemented in collaboration between the Danish Energy Agency and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam — RCEE JSC was selected as the technical contractor. Their role is to manage and supervise the quality of energy-saving investment reports and provide in-depth advisories to auditing firms and large industrial enterprises. This helps optimize energy consumption and improve energy efficiency based on international expertise tailored to the Vietnamese context.

In Vietnam, the industrial manufacturing sector is the backbone of the economy but also the largest energy consumer. On the roadmap toward Net Zero by 2050, energy management is no longer an option but a "lever" for profitability. Through DEPP3, many domestic enterprises have reaped the rewards of practical improvements. With the program's support, Vietnamese enterprises have accessed advanced methodologies to enhance energy management, improve load management, transform consumption habits, and adopt green energy, turning emission reduction pressure into a competitive advantage.

"Talking Numbers" from the demonstration

Results from pilot enterprises demonstrate clear efficiency in both technical and financial aspects with highly attractive investment levels. For example:

·      Garment and Textile Industry: An enterprise in Northern Vietnam recorded a 12% reduction in electricity consumption in the first year. This equates to 2 billion VND saved in electricity costs, while simultaneously opening doors to demanding markets like the EU by meeting "green barriers".

·      Paper Industry: Implementing energy management helped an enterprise reduce emissions by 571 tons of CO2. Notably, the payback period for these improvements was just over one month.

·      Food Processing Industry: Upgrading the energy management system resulted in savings of 238 MWh/year, corresponding to a reduction of 161 tons of CO2 emissions.

·      Precision Engineering: Internal load shifting and energy management according to ISO 50001 standards helped enterprises save between 41 - 67 MWh/year.

Dual Effectiveness: Low Cost, High Value

A common thread among the solutions within DEPP3 is high feasibility without requiring massive capital investment. Instead of replacing entire expensive production lines, enterprises focus on:

·      Governance Optimization: Applying energy management standards and load management to control and balance load profiles.

·      Operational Techniques: Routine maintenance and operational optimization to balance load curves.

It is evident that smart energy management, load management, and load profile optimization represent the shortest path for enterprises to both optimize operating costs and enhance sustainable competitiveness within the global supply chain.

Within the Program, RCEE JSC was also the selected as a consultant to support the design and piloting of the Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreement (VEA) program from 2022 to 2025.