NIC runs on ABB smart building tech

Built to the highest global standards by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the almost 5-hectare site boasts an international standard conference venue and smart office building space for investment funds, major technology companies, startups, and other small- and medium-sized enterprises.

The new National Innovation Centre, Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park

The NIC prioritises several cutting-edge industrial sectors, such as smart factories, semiconductors, environmental technology, medical devices, digital communications, and cybersecurity. Providing smart buildings for sectors driving economic growth is an important part of progress towards net-zero emissions targets.

Integrating automation and energy management systems can increase energy efficiency by 25-67 per cent, and reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions while improving workplace wellbeing.

Doan Van Hien, vice president of Electrification ABB Vietnam, said, “This exciting project is supporting the Vietnamese government’s net-zero objectives and providing safe, smart, sustainable electrification for the country’s nationally important buildings. ABB's innovative, energy-efficient solutions play a crucial role in making NIC Hoa Lac a smart building, cutting operational costs, and ensuring a safe working environment for its occupants.”

The ABB Ability Energy Manager enables the NIC team to monitor and optimise energy consumption and emissions, contributing to operational cost savings and sustainability goals.

The smart digital solution provides real-time data and predictive insights that enable users to make smart decisions and operators to make timely maintenance plans.

The digital platform connects with ABB’s smart power supply solutions for the NIC campus.

These include an innovative main distribution switchboard solution that ensures reliability and safety for the building and its occupants, as well as smart circuit breakers, multi-function meters, and contactors.

ABB Vietnam has a solid track record in providing power solutions for smart buildings in the country, supporting iconic projects such as the National Assembly Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Presidential Office, Army Television Tower, and Vincom Landmark 81 – the tallest building in Southeast Asia.

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