Executive Summary
Link for registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy1m6eGrv11YO1YLYps5r--DH4PLJzPqgvGN2x6tr4o7UmYg/viewform
The seminar "Advanced Solar Energy Systems and Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications" (May 20, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City) convenes experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate Vietnam’s transition to clean energy. Co-organized by the University of Natural Resources and Environment HCMC (HCMUNRE) and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), the event focuses on:
- Next-Generation Solar Technology
- Showcasing perovskite solar cells for efficient hydrogen production and energy storage, addressing Vietnam’s renewable energy potential.
- Showcasing perovskite solar cells for efficient hydrogen production and energy storage, addressing Vietnam’s renewable energy potential.
- Sustainable Hydrogen Production
- Exploring methods to produce hydrogen from greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄) and natural gas, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and electricity.
- Exploring methods to produce hydrogen from greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄) and natural gas, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and electricity.
- Storage & Infrastructure Solutions
- Discussing practical approaches for hydrogen storage at production sites, transportation, and refueling stations to support industrial and mobility applications.
- Discussing practical approaches for hydrogen storage at production sites, transportation, and refueling stations to support industrial and mobility applications.
- Policy and Implementation Roadmap
- Panel debates on scaling technologies in Vietnam, emphasizing public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks.
- Panel debates on scaling technologies in Vietnam, emphasizing public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks.
Impact for Vietnam:
- Supports national carbon neutrality goals by integrating solar and hydrogen technologies.
- Promotes energy security through localized, clean energy solutions.
- Encourages investment in R&D and infrastructure for a sustainable energy economy.
This seminar serves as a critical platform to align stakeholders and drive actionable strategies for Vietnam’s energy future.
Key Themes: Solar Innovation | Hydrogen Economy | Decarbonization | Energy Policy
Target Outcomes: Technology transfer, policy recommendations, and pilot project proposals.
SEMINAR AGENDA
Seminar on Advanced Solar Energy Systems and Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications
Co-organized by:
University of Natural Resources and Environment HCMC (HCMUNRE)
Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club
Date: May 20, 2025 (Tuesday)
Venue: HCMUNRE Campus
236B Lê Văn Sỹ Street, ward 1, Tân Bình District, HCMC
Type: hybrid (online and offline) in English language only
| 8:30 | Registration
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| | 9:00 | Opening Remarks | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoang Nghiem, Vice President, HCMUNRE |
| | 9:15 | Opening Remarks | Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh |(Chairman, Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club) |
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| | 9:15 | Legal Insights on the Development of Solar and Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam
| | 9:30 | Mr. Phuc Nguyen, Lawyer at Nishimura & Asahi
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| | 9:30 | Producing H₂ without electricity
| | 9:45 | Matthew D. Degyansky, Founder & CEO of Drive On
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| | 9:45 | Hydrogen and New Energy Investment Package for Vietnam
| |10:00 | Mr. Jordan Chew, Investment Officer at Azimut Group
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| | 10:00 | Tea Break & Media session &
| | 10:30 | Networking
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| |10:30 | Japanese-made perovskite solar cells will change the world!
| |10:45 | Mr. Takeaki Uchida, President & CEO of Nippon Solar Co Ltd. (Online from Osaka)
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| |10:45 | H₂ Total Supply Chain
| |11:00 | Mr. Heecheol Kim, Toyota Tsusho Korea
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| |11:00 | Revolutionizing the Green Hydrogen based Ecosystem: Cutting-Edge Water Electrolysis Solutions for a Sustainable Future
| |11:15 | Ms. Namiko Murayama, Ph.D, Senior Regional Manager at thyssenkrupp nucera. (Online from Tokyo)
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| |11:15 | Panel Discussion: Advanced Solar technologies contribute to development of hydrogen production, storage and application in Vietnam
| |11:50 | | Moderator: Dr. Tran Thanh Tam |
Panelists: Innovative Solar: Mr. Takeaki Uchida from Nippon Solar, hydrogen producer: Mr. Pham Tuan Anh, Vice Director of Ca Mau Fertilizer, hydrogen solutions partner (United Hydrogen, Mr. Ianton Tan, Director of APAC, Toyota Tsusho Korea, Mr. Heecheol Kim, and Professor of HCMUNRE), Dr. Tran Huu Luong, Senior Researcher at Vietnam Petroleum Institute.
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| |11:50 | Closing & Group Photo |
| |12:00 | Ms. Mai Thu Binh, BOD Member, Head of Logistics Hub of Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club
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| |12:00| Lunch at Huong Cau 1 Restaurant, number 234 Lê Văn Sỹ Street, ward 1, Tân Bình District.
Note:
• Scan QR code for seminar documents
• Contact: contact@vahc.com.vn
