On 13–14 November 2025, the GIZ Energy Support Programme, in collaboration with the State Agency for Technology Innovation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, organised the training course “Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Wind Power Plants” in Ho Chi Minh City under the framework of the CASE Viet Nam project.
The course attracted more than 50 participants, including representatives of project developers, technical and operational staff of wind power plants, universities, and consulting units.
The training included e international best practices on wind power plant operation and maintenance (O&M), shareed lessons learned and practical experience from wind power plants in Viet Nam, promoted the adoption of predictive maintenance using digital technologies and AI in Viet Nam and strengthened the capacity of technicians working in wind power plant operation, maintenance, and repair through specific case scenarios.
Le Ngoc Long – Director, V1-2 Wind Power Plant, Truong Thanh Tra Vinh Wind JSC says: “This training course was very useful and directly addressed the topics we are most concerned with. Recently, our plant has encountered several incidents. I wanted to share our experiences and learn how other plants handle similar situations, so that all parties can gain insights and better support each other. Transitioning from hiring foreign contractors to domestic service providers is also an option worth considering, as it reduces costs while enabling faster and more timely incident resolution.”
Dang Chi Cuong – Operation Management Engineer, Gia Lai Power Joint Stock Company (GEC) shares: “The two-day seminar has provided me with a wealth of new and highly useful information. These insights not only support our current projects but also help guide the development of new projects within the company. Listening to the experiences shared by other plants – such as operating Goldwind turbines or earlier Vestas models like the V100 – has been particularly valuable. Currently, we are using the Vestas V150-4.2, one of the latest technologies, so these practical insights give me a much clearer and relevant perspective for our work.”
Nguyen Van Dung – PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) highlights: “Knowledge is limitless, so even learning just one new thing in each training course is incredibly valuable for us. I hope that in the future, the project will organise more advanced courses – for example, sessions on maintenance planning, covering human resources, materials, and weather factors, or practical sessions on diagnosing and ‘troubleshooting’ equipment such as gearboxes. I will definitely continue to participate in the project’s upcoming training courses.”
The event provided an opportunity for stakeholders to update their knowledge, exchange practical experience, and jointly explore solutions to improve the operational efficiency of wind power projects. It also represents an important step in promoting the energy transition in Viet Nam.
For more information about the project, please visit the following link: Clean, affordable and secure energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) | Internationale Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI)
