Photovoltaic glass production in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Will first solar enlarge its factory in Ho Chi Minh city?

After five years, the firm expanded its operation to 7.3 million tons of solar photovoltaic modules. First Solar, an American manufacturer of solar panels, is seeking Vietnamese authorities' nod to enlarge the capacity of its VND23.9 trillion ($942.5 million) factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

What is Vietnam float glass?

Anticipating Vietnam's economic growth and with an eye to satisfying rising demand in the domestic architectural market, NSG established Vietnam Float Glass (VFG) near Hanoi in the north of Vietnam in 1995 and VGI near Ho Chi Minh City in the south in 1997. Meanwhile, demand for photovoltaic power generation soared worldwide.

What is first solar Vietnam doing?

Photo courtesy of First Solar Vietnam. The company is also looking to expand the annual production of crushed glass derived from solar photovoltaic modules from 2,764 to 15,000 tons, and chemicals derived from those modules from 81 to 146 tons.

Who makes glass for solar panels?

One of the planet's foremost glassmakers, NSG produces glass for solar panels that capitalizes on its thin-film formation technology. The Group's global operations include wholly owned subsidiary NSG Vietnam Glass Industries (VGI), whose factory is devoted to the manufacture of glass for solar panels.

Is VGI a good place to buy natural gas in Vietnam?

“VGI is in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, one of the few parts of Vietnam to which natural gas is supplied via pipeline. It's also close to a power station. So VGI is well-positioned to secure all the power it needs for the energy-intensive business of glass manufacturing,” says Mr. Kiyotaka Ichiki, VGI president.

Can ultra-clear glass create a modern space in Vietnam?

A project using ultra-clear glass in Vietnam to create a modern space (product application: Building railing) Viglacera is the first Vietnamese enterprise with the ability to fabricate ultra-clear glass.