Energy Efficiency Solutions in Hai Phong

Hai Phong’s energy-efficiency activities, including industrial electricity use in 2010.

Where the inefficiencies were identified

The Hai Phong Energy Conservation and Cleaner Production Centre highlighted energy-intensive industries such as steel and cement. Their electricity demand increased by 27.5% in 2010 compared with 2009. National steel production consumed 4.67 billion kWh, approximately 5.52% of total electricity, while cement consumed 5.52 billion kWh, approximately 6.5%.

The centre’s historical assessment cited potential savings of around 20% for cement, steel and paper, and 30% for transport, construction and domestic use. These were broad estimates, not guaranteed savings for individual facilities.

Reported barriers included the lack of dedicated energy-management staff, unsuitable production arrangements, poorly coordinated technology and management, and ageing equipment.

A coordinated improvement programme

• Improve internal energy management and production planning.
• Refurbish or replace inefficient equipment and adopt suitable technology.
• Use central and local funding, international support and enterprise resources for energy-efficiency programmes.
• Raise public awareness and strengthen design, audit and technical advisory capacity.
• Support research into efficient products and cleaner energy technologies.

Skills and international cooperation

Activities included training for managers and consultants, technical workshops and overseas study visits. Cooperation also developed with city networks in ASEAN, the Asia-Pacific region and internationally.

Cleaner production and sustainable growth

Hai Phong’s approach linked energy efficiency with cleaner production, renewable energy and sustainable consumption. Annual funding supported institutional development, surveys, energy audits, implementation projects and selected financing support.

Wind and solar resource planning, public information and suitable policy mechanisms were presented as areas for further development. Energy security was also connected to urban and industrial planning.

Applying the lessons at a facility

A practical starting point is to establish responsibility for energy use, measure significant loads, identify avoidable losses and assess investment options. Available assistance and financing conditions must be confirmed for the project at the time of application.