Electrification Of Industry – Heat Pump Powered By Renewable Energy

Hanoi, December 4, 2025 – Hauhouse Engineering & Construction (HEC), in collaboration with WWF-Vietnam and strategic sponsorship from H&M Group, Bangjie Group, and Vu Phong Energy Group, successfully organized a pivotal seminar titled “Electrification of Industry – Heat Pump Powered by Renewable Energy” at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. The event aimed to promote the application of electrification and clean heating technologies within the industrial sector, addressing stringent requirements for emissions reduction and global RE100 standards.

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Context: The Urgent Pressure for Energy Transition
The event took place amid a global push for industrial electrification, RE100, and the Net Zero roadmap. Vietnamese enterprises are entering a crucial phase of transition: reducing reliance on fossil fuels and implementing high-efficiency, clean thermal solutions.

In this context, heat pump technology is emerging as a significant breakthrough in industrial thermal systems. A heat pump is not merely a new heating device; it is a "thermal upgrading" technology that allows factories to recover wasted heat and convert it into valuable output heat, directly replacing the demand currently dependent on LPG, DO, or coal. This approach introduces an entirely new standard: generating clean heat without combustion—a strategic innovation.

This capability enables businesses to significantly cut fossil fuel consumption, thereby rapidly and directly reducing CO2 emissions and accelerating convergence with ESG, RE100, and Net Zero standards. Beyond environmental benefits, heat pumps also deliver high thermal stability, rapid response, operational reliability, and flexible integration into existing systems—allowing enterprises to transition without disrupting production continuity. By transforming waste heat into a resource, the heat pump is proving its role as a key technology shaping the future of industrial heating.

The seminar convened representatives from regulatory bodies, energy and sustainability experts, international brands, technology innovation units, and factory owners to discuss practical solutions for accelerating electrification, low-carbon manufacturing, and meeting the increasingly high standards of RE100.

His Excellency Mr. Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam.

Pioneering Role and the Transition Landscape
In his welcome speech, Mr. Johan Ndisi, Representative of the Embassy of Sweden, commended the "renewable energy-powered steam heat pump system at Bangjie Knitting Factory" project as a pioneering milestone—the first application of electric steam generation in Vietnam's textile industry. This system is seen as a vital step for the electrification roadmap, emissions reduction, and realizing the Net Zero 2050 goal. His speech also recognized Vietnam's increasingly prominent role in sustainable textile manufacturing, driven by the bold adoption of clean technology and enhanced international cooperation.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Huy, Director of the Sustainable Development for Business Office (SDforB) and Secretary General of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) – VCCI.

Echoing this perspective, Mr. Nguyen Tien Huy, Director of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) - VCCI, emphasized that enterprises must be the central force to realize the Net Zero 2050 goal. With international markets tightening requirements, such as CBAM and emissions transparency, Vietnamese enterprises need to accelerate electrification, adopt low-carbon technologies, and embrace circular economy models to reduce emissions, optimize costs, and enhance competitiveness. VBCSD-VCCI affirmed its continued support through policy assistance, resource connection, and promoting collaboration, contributing to accelerating the green transition of both enterprises and the Vietnamese economy.

Mr. Richard Scotney, Global Energy Efficiency Head - WWF-Vietnam

Dr. Ha Anh Tung, Head of the Heat & Refrigeration Engineering Department - Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)

Mr. Nguyen Dang An, Deputy General Director - Vu Phong Energy Group JSC 

Mr. Bui Tran Trung Hau, Chief Executive Officer - Hauhouse Co., Ltd.

Mr. An Zhou, VP of Technology - Apparel Impact Institute

Mr. Wang Ji Shan, Deputy General Director - Bangjie Knitting (Viet Nam)

Core Content: From Trends to Practical Implementation
The seminar focused on two main specialized topics:

Specialized Topic I: Green Thermal Solutions for Modern Industry
Specialized Topic II: Decarbonization in the Textile Industry: Electrification, Heat Pump Technology Innovation, and Sustainable Supply Chains.
Speakers included representatives from: WWF-Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUT), Vu Phong Energy Group, H&M Group, Hauhouse (HEC), Apparel Impact Institute, and Bangjie Vietnam Knitting Co., Ltd. Key discussion points included:

Trend Analysis: Updates on global industrial electrification and renewable energy trends, along with an analysis of specific opportunities and challenges for the Vietnamese industry.
Technical Solutions: Detailed introduction to clean thermal solutions for modern factories, especially high-efficiency heat pump technology.
Practical Lessons: Sharing of typical models and practical case studies on successful electrification, including the pioneering project by Bangjie Group.

Launch Ceremony of the Renewable Energy-Powered Heat Pump System Project - Bangjie Vietnam Knitting Factory.

Key Highlights: Launch Ceremony of the Bangjie Knitting Factory Project – Southeast Asian Landmark for Textile Electrification and Panel Discussion

The highlight of the event was the launch ceremony for the "Renewable Energy-Powered Steam Heat Pump System" project. This is the first pioneering project in Southeast Asia involving the collaboration between HEC, WWF, AII, H&M, BAJ, and Vu Phong. This ceremony was not merely symbolic but a crucial milestone demonstrating the commitment to sustainable cooperation among the parties, opening a new chapter with great expectations and development opportunities.

The "Renewable Energy-Powered Steam Heat Pump System" project, designed and implemented by HEC for Bangjie, is considered the first model in Southeast Asia to apply electric clean steam generation technology in a large-scale dyeing and finishing plant.

The seminar concluded with a vibrant live Panel Discussion, moderated by Mr. Christian Roberts, Sustainable Finance Analyst at WWF-Vietnam, featuring speakers representing the following parties:

Hauhouse Co., Ltd. – Mr. Bui Tran Trung Hau, Chief Executive Officer
WWF-Vietnam – Mr. Richard Scotney, Global Energy Efficiency Head
H&M Group – Ms. Anna Zhan, Public Affairs Program Lead
Bangjie Vietnam Knitting Co., Ltd. – Mr. Wang Ji Shan, Deputy General Director
Vu Phong Energy Group JSC – Mr. Nguyen Dang An, Deputy General Director

The panel discussion provided a space for deeper exchange on the project and the heat pump system, from operational mechanisms to the technical roadmap. The insights shared contributed to opening up broader collaborative potential in the clean energy transition process of Vietnam's industry, aiming to accelerate Vietnamese industry toward Electrification, Decarbonization, and alignment with global RE100 standards.

The two specialized topics—spanning from strategy to technical implementation—the technical panel discussion, and the project announcement ceremony collectively created strong momentum to foster tripartite cooperation, accelerating electrification and the shift to clean energy in Vietnamese industry.

The event marks a significant step forward in the energy transition journey of Vietnam's industry, especially as enterprises face pressure to meet RE100 standards, the Net Zero roadmap, and comply with increasingly stringent carbon management mechanisms from export markets.

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HEC – Leading Technical Capability in Electrification & Clean Thermal Solutions

At the event, HEC affirmed its position as one of the pioneering enterprises in Vietnam that fully masters the technical chain for Industrial Heat Pump, Electro-Thermal Systems, and Electric Steam Generation, including:

• Design & optimization of electrical-thermal systems for factories.
• High-temperature industrial heat pumps.
• Electrification of wet processes in dyeing and finishing.
• Electric clean steam generation systems replacing traditional boilers.
• Decarbonization Engineering solutions compliant with international standards.

Notably, the heat pump technology implemented by HEC not only achieves breakthrough direct emissions reduction but also helps factories deeply optimize operating costs due to its superior efficiency, with a Coefficient of Performance (COP) ranging from 2 to 6 that of traditional electric heating solutions.