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. Huynh Quyen, President, HCMUNRE | (to be confirmed)
| | 9:15 | Opening Remarks | Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh |(Chairman, Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club) |
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| | 9:15 | How solar power transform energy to a green world
| | 9:30 | Invite Solar Innovation Speaker
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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 | Producing H₂ from Greenhouse Gases (CO2, CH4)
| |10:00 | HCMC UNRE)
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| | 10:00| Hydrogen Engine for bike and car development
| |10:15 | invite speaker
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| |10:15 | Tea Break & Media session &
| |10:45 | Networking
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| |10:45 | Perovskite Solar – strengths and environment harmonization
| |11:00 | Dr. Takeaki Uchida of Nippon Solar (or invite new partner)
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| |11:00 | H₂ Movable Storage Solutions
| |11:15 | Ms. Yulia Protasova, CIMC Hexagon (waiting for confirmation)
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| |11:15 | Panel Discussion: Advanced Solar technologies contribute to development of hydrogen production, storage and application in Vietnam
| |11:45 | | Moderator: Dr. Tran Thanh Tam |
Panelists: Perovskite solar partner (invite), traditional solar solutions, hydrogen producer (PV Gas), hydrogen solutions partner (United Hydrogen, Toyota Tsusho Korea)
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| |11:45 | Closing & Group Photo |
| |12:00 | Ms. Mai Thu Binh, BOD Member, Head of Logistics Hub of Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club
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Note:
• Scan QR code for seminar documents
• Contact: contact@vahc.com.vn
