Orsted will work with two academic institutions, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), to develop Vietnam’s emerging offshore wind sector.
HUST is the largest university in Vietnam engaged in research, knowledge development and training in science, technology and engineering.
DTU is recognised internationally as a leading university for wind power research and energy systems education.
With funding and support from Orsted, DTU and HUST will join forces to build connections, transfer knowledge and facilitate training for students, researchers and lecturers to strengthen expertise in offshore wind, a vital industry of the future for Vietnam.
The ultimate goal of this initiative is to launch an Offshore Wind R&D, Training and Industrial Development Centre under the National Innovation Centre. This will act as a focal point for human resource development, technology transfer, supply chain development and research to make offshore wind a success in Vietnam.
Country Manager of Orsted Vietnam Sebastian Hald Buhl said: “Today we have delivered the first concrete action from last month’s MoU with T&T Group and the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s National Innovation Centre.
“This agreement brings together some of the brightest minds in offshore wind to enhance talent, technology and training in Vietnam. It will deliver meaningful joint research and training activities that will benefit Vietnam’s offshore wind sector as a whole and act as a springboard for further important activities.”
Associate Professor Nguyen Huu Thanh, HUST Head of School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, added: “At our university, HUST commits to human development, high-quality education, scientific research, technological innovation and knowledge transfer.
“We strive to become the leading research and engineering university. In the effort to provide the power industry with highly skilled engineers, we are very honoured to collaborate with Orsted – the leading global offshore wind power producer, and the Technical University of Denmark – a world-renowned university.
“This collaboration will help to build a foundation for knowledge transfer and capacity building, to support the establishment of the offshore wind industry in Vietnam.”