Attendants at the Hanoi online point, on EVN's side, included Vice President Vo Quang Lam; representatives of the Group's professional departments, Northern Power Corporation, Hanoi Power Corporation, EVN Telecommunications and Information Technology Company, and Electricity Trading Company. The signing ceremony was also connected online with the points of the 3 Power Corporations of Central, Southern, and Ho Chi Minh City.

On the side of the departments and offices under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the attendants included the Director of the Department of Hydrometeorology - Mr. Nguyen Thuong Hien; Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology - Mr. Nguyen Thac Cuong; Deputy Director of the Department of Climate Change - Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quang; Director of IMH - Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Nga.

The online session was also attended by Deputy Director of the Electricity Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) - Mr. Tran Hoai Trang, representative of the National Electricity System and Market Operation Company Limited.

Delegates witnessing MOU signing ceremony between EVN and IMH. In the photo: EVN Deputy General Director Vo Quang Lam (front row, left) and Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga - Director IMH representing to sign MOU. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

Accordingly, MOU is built on the principle of voluntariness and equality between EVN and the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology, and Climate Change in the coordination and cooperation between the two parties in providing products and services related to historical data and forecasting of renewable energy and new energy, as well as research transfer and training to serve the development of renewable energy and new energy in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment expects that strengthening cooperation between the Electricity sector and the Hydrometeorology sector will help ensure the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts on renewable energy sources, thereby supporting EVN in operating, allocating, and developing power sources effectively, stably, and sustainably. On the other hand, integrating hydrometeorological data into the operation and planning of renewable energy will help optimize resources, minimize risks, and improve exploitation efficiency, contributing significantly to the country's green energy transition.

EVN’s Vice President Vo Quang Lam making speech. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

EVN’s leaders affirmed that the cooperation with IMH through MOU for the period 2025-2030 is an important turning point. This MOU helps EVN access accurate forecast data on solar radiation, wind, and meteorological factors, thereby supporting the calculation of generation output in forecasts as well as in payments for self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar power. In addition, IMH will support training, research, and technology development, helping EVN successfully implement the transition to energy as required by the Government.

EVN’s leaders also said that the MOU between EVN and IMH signed by the two sides today opens up new opportunities to best exploit the potential and promote the advantages of each side for mutual development, gradually realizing the goal of emission reduction, contributing to building a green economy and sustainable development.

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga - Director of IMH commits to closely coordinate with EVN to effectively implement agreed contents. Photo: Ngoc Tuan

IMH committed to closely coordinating with EVN to effectively implement the agreed contents; at the same time, promote its strengths in research, and hydrometeorology forecasting and provide data and scientific analysis to serve EVN's professional activities, support coordination and long-term strategic planning on renewable energy development for Vietnam.

Translator: Mạnh Hùng