PROSPECT ASSESSMENT OF HYBRID SOLAR-COAL POWER PLANTS IN VIETNAM

Abstract

The results of this study are to test the feasibility of combining the existing coal power plant operating model with a solar energy system in Vietnam. At
COP26, Vietnam committed to bringing net emissions to "zero" by 2050. Thus, the goal is that Vietnam needs to be green and clean. more efficient in the
production of electricity. Although renewable energy power plants bring enormous benefits, the disadvantages such as high investment costs and power output
depends heavily on weather and seasons. Coal-fired power plants have gradually depleted raw material supplies and toxic emissions, but they account for a
large proportion in Vietnam and will be difficult to replace in the near future. Hybrid solar coal power plants can overcome the disadvantages of the above two
power plants and can become a good solution for Vietnam near future future. In this study, a solar hybrid coal-fired power plant can help improve the plant's
efficiency from 36.19% to 38.22%, while reducing coal consumption by about 8% and reducing emissions toxic gases into the environment.