TotalEnergies has successfully installed a 310 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its lubricants blending plant in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. This solarisation project is set to significantly reduce the plant’s carbon emissions and enhance its sustainability efforts.
Solar PV Vietnam: Project Impact and Solarisation
The solarisation project, executed by TotalEnergies Distributed Generation, involved the installation of a rooftop solar PV system at the company’s lubricants blending plant in Vietnam. Operational since 2019, the plant’s new solar installation marks a significant step towards sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The newly installed solar PV system is expected to generate approximately 460 MWh of renewable electricity annually, offsetting about 7% of the plant’s total electricity consumption. This translates to an estimated reduction of 380 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year. The project aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and its strategic focus on expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
TotalEnergies’ Renewable Energy Initiatives in Asia
This solarisation project is part of TotalEnergies’ larger initiative to enhance its renewable energy presence in Asia. The company has been actively expanding its solar energy projects across the continent, focusing on reducing the carbon emissions of its operations and contributing to the global energy transition. In addition to the Vietnam project, TotalEnergies has commissioned a 1 MW solar system at its lubricants blending plant in Singapore. This system, comprising 2,600 solar panels, generates around 1.2 GWh of electricity annually, powering the plant’s manufacturing operations, with excess electricity fed back into the local grid. Furthermore, TotalEnergies’ collaboration with Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) underscores its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The organizations are jointly developing solutions for recycling solar panels, batteries, and wind turbine blades, addressing the growing challenge of e-waste in the renewable energy sector.
TotalEnergies’ Vision for Solar PV Vietnam
TotalEnergies has ambitious goals for its renewable energy portfolio, aiming for 35 GW of gross renewable electricity capacity by 2025 and 100 GW by 2030. Currently operating nearly 25 GW of renewable energy capacity, a significant portion of its solar power generation comes from projects in Asia. The company’s dedication to renewable energy is evident in its extensive portfolio, which includes nearly 4 GW of solar generation capacity across various markets. In Vietnam alone, TotalEnergies operates over 100 MW of solar PV systems, highlighting its commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in the region.
Solar PV Vietnam: Renewable Energy Growth and Solarisation
Vietnam has emerged as a key player in the global solar energy market, ranking among the top ten countries for solar capacity. Between 2018 and 2020, the country’s solar capacity surged from 105 MW to over 16 GW, fueled by investments in large-scale solar farms and distributed solar projects. Vietnam aims to achieve an impressive 16 GW of solar capacity by 2025, as outlined in resources like PVKnowhow Vietnam solar capacity 2025. You can find more information on Vietnam’s solar landscape at PVKnowhow Vietnam Solar News Archives. The government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme, offering incentives for solar energy generation, played a crucial role in attracting investments and accelerating solar project deployment. However, this rapid expansion presents challenges in grid integration and curtailment, necessitating further investments in grid infrastructure and energy storage solutions. Despite these hurdles, Vietnam’s solar energy sector continues to flourish, with ongoing investments in new projects and technological advancements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar power generation. For further insights into Vietnam’s solar manufacturing sector, refer to PVKnowhow Vietnam Solar Panel Manufacturing Report. The solarisation of TotalEnergies’ lubricants blending plant represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward sustainability and carbon neutrality. By leveraging renewable energy solutions, TotalEnergies reduces its operational carbon footprint and contributes to global efforts to combat climate change.
