Hop Phat – GREE Vietnam Consortium Sponsors USD 45,000 PV-VRF Solar HVAC System to VinUni
April 25, 2026
On April 16, VinUniversity held the Donation and Acceptance Ceremony for a PV-VRF solar-integrated HVAC system sponsored by the Hop Phat – GREE Vietnam Consortium, with a total value of approximately USD 45,000. The system has been successfully installed and put into operation on campus, contributing to the University’s ongoing efforts in advancing sustainable infrastructure and applied research.
This initiative builds upon the strategic collaboration established during the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on September 5, 2025, which laid the foundation for joint efforts in developing and deploying green technologies. The project was initiated and is being actively driven by faculty from the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), reflecting the College’s role in advancing applied research and strengthening industry collaboration within VinUni’s broader institutional strategy.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Duong Nguyen Vu reaffirmed VinUni’s commitment to embedding sustainability into both campus operations and research activities. The PV-VRF system represents a meaningful step toward transforming the campus into a real-world environment where advanced energy solutions can be tested, validated, and refined.
The project is led by Dr. Le Duy Dung, whose team will leverage real operational data—including solar energy generation, cooling load profiles, and user demand—to support research in energy optimization. Through IoT-enabled monitoring and AI-driven analytics, the system is expected to enhance performance, enable predictive control, and contribute to the development of intelligent energy management solutions.
Representing GREE Vietnam, Mr. Yang Wen Bin highlighted that the system serves as a benchmark for evaluating PV-VRF performance under Vietnam’s seasonal climate conditions. Continuous monitoring of the interaction between photovoltaic generation and cooling demand will provide valuable insights for improving efficiency and advancing adaptive control strategies.
From Hop Phat JSC, Mr. Tran Xuan Bach emphasized the importance of operational stability and long-term performance, expressing expectations that the project will deliver measurable energy efficiency outcomes and serve as a practical model for future green building applications in Vietnam.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment between VinUni and its industry partners to advancing sustainable technologies through real-world implementation, contributing to the development of smarter and more energy-efficient built environments.
