Hanoi Energy Storage Company Plant Operation

Can Hanoi generate electricity from waste?

A plant to generate electricity from waste in Hanoi, with a capacity of handling 4,000 tons of solid refuse per day, will start operating this September. The Soc Son Waste-to-Energy (WTE) project in Nam Son Waste Treatment Complex was approved by Hanoi’s administration in late 2017 with a total investment of VND7 trillion ($303 million).

Where is the largest waste-to-energy plant in Vietnam?

On July 25, the Soc Son waste-to-energy plant, located at the Nam Son Waste Treatment Complex in Hanoi, was connected to the national grid and becomes the largest one in the country, with a capacity of handling 4,000 tons of dry solid waste per day.

How much waste is buried in Hanoi?

According to the Hanoi Department of Construction, the city currently discharges 6,000 tons of waste each day. Most of the volume is buried at Nam Son Waste Treatment Complex. It is hoped the Soc Son WTE project would reduce pollution that for years has affected daily life in the capital.

How will Hanoi's new power plant work?

The new facility can treat 6,500-7,000 tons of waste in Hanoi and produce 75MW of electricity per hour for the national grid. It is planned that 15-20% of electricity generated will be for the plant, and the rest will be sold to the state-run Vietnam Electricity corporation. There will be three phases to the plant’s operation.

Who owns the Soc Son plant in Hanoi?

The Hanoi People’s Committee approved the Soc Son plant in 2017 for USD 299.2 million. The Thien Y Environmental Energy Co. is the facility’s principal investor, and China’s MCC business is its principal contractor. In the foreseeable future, Hanoi will feature 17 waste treatment zones, under the city’s 2030 master plan with a 2050 vision.

How many types of garbage trucks are there in Hanoi?

Hanoi is currently using 10 types of garbage trucks of different sizes and loading capacities but as regulated by the WTE plant, each truck must go in, drop the garbage and go out within three minutes. Workers install the electricity system inside the plant. Work to install the incinerator system and related equipment is underway.