Clean Energy in South-East Asia (Energy Engineering)

Southeast Asia is witnessing a significant increase in energy demand due to industrialization and rapid economic growth. To prevent the escalation of carbon emissions, researchers, energy experts, and policymakers in the region are keenly aware that clean energy must become an integral part of economic expansion. With the immense potential for renewable energy, Southeast Asia has an opportunity to make a breakthrough in sustainable development for the future.

This book is compiled by interdisciplinary experts from both industrial and academic fields, providing a systems approach to clean energy deployment in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It serves as a vital reference for researchers in energy systems, solar (PV), wind power, as well as investors, policymakers, and businesses in renewable energy equipment manufacturing.

The book focuses on the core content of the clean energy sector, providing a comprehensive view of sustainable development solutions. It first delves into wind power, solar power, and smart clean energy systems, including smart grids and microgrids, to optimize the use of renewable energy sources. Additionally, advanced electricity storage and transmission technologies, especially high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, are introduced to enhance the efficiency of power systems.

A key highlight of the book is the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in power systems, including accurate load forecasting, inertia constant prediction, and data analysis to improve grid stability. Furthermore, it explores optimization methods for system operations, such as harmonic analysis and equipment loss calculations using specialized software, to effectively select protection equipment for electrical systems.

Beyond technology, the book also addresses the application of IoT in sustainable energy development and analyses the impact of policies and market mechanisms on the energy sector, helping to guide strategies for policymakers and businesses. Finally, the book presents a circular economy model for managing waste from solar panels and assesses the impact of clean energy on developing countries, aiming for a greener future.

With a comprehensive approach, this book is not only a research resource but also an essential guide for those who wish to engage in the sustainable energy revolution in Southeast Asia.

Ngo Dang Luu is the chairman of Anh Minh Global Co. Ltd, Vietnam. He earned his PhD in Science in the Federal Republic of Germany and has over 20 years of experience in the electricity and energy industry in Vietnam. He specializes in technical design, grid interconnection, battery energy storage, and automation applications for the maintenance and operation of solar and wind projects, as well as power system integration. He is also a leading expert in renewable energy optimization, electrical systems, smart grids, microgrids, circular economy, and electric vehicle charging systems.

Nguyen Hung is the vice director of the HUTECH Institute of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), Vietnam. His research interests span various fields, including robust and nonlinear control, mobile manipulator robot control, power system stability analysis and control, and artificial intelligence applications in renewable energy. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences.

Nguyen Dinh Long is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering, Dong Nai University, Vietnam. He received his PhD in electronics and electrical engineering from Queen's University Belfast, UK, where he was also a research fellow. His research interests include convex optimization theory and applications for wireless communications, the Internet of Things, digital transformation, and real-time optimization for interdisciplinary studies. He is currently serving as a reviewer for several IEEE journals, international journals, and conferences.

Le Anh Duc is the rector of Dong Nai University, Vietnam. He has previously held the position of deputy director at the Youth Employment Service Center and deputy head of the Vocational Training Department. He has also served as rector of Long Thanh-Nhon Trach Vocational College and Dong Nai College of High Technology.

Le Anh Tuan has been working at Can Tho University, Vietnam since 1982 and is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. He previously served as the vice director of the Institute for Climate Change Research at Can Tho University. Dr Tuan has many years of teaching and research experience in areas such as water resource planning and management, environmental engineering, climate change and natural disasters, hydrology, meteorology, and renewable energy.