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Reconstruction - Affirmation for Vietnamese brands
Phase 1:Fundamental research
1975
A group of experts from Thai Nguyen University of Technology & Hanoi University of Science and Technology started their research on renewable energy. Head of 789bet hoangsa.net research: Mr. Nguyen Huu Hung.
1990
Mr. Nguyen Huu Hung and Ms. Duong Thi Thanh Luong moved to Ho Chi Minh City to start their research at 789bet hoangsa.net Research Center for Thermal Equipment and Renewable Energy (RECTERE) of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. At that time, RECTERE was 789bet hoangsa.net only agency that Ministry of Science and Technology appointed to take 789bet hoangsa.net main charge of many state-level wind and solar projects.
1994
Mr. Nguyen Huu Hung took 789bet hoangsa.net main charge of 789bet hoangsa.net Ministry-level project "Darrieus type soft-blade vertical axis wind turbine". 789bet hoangsa.net topic was highly appreciated for its excellent content and was granted 789bet hoangsa.net certificate of merit for innovative solution by Ministry of Education and Training. 789bet hoangsa.net Center also researched, installed and tested many solar water-heating systems to find out 789bet hoangsa.net best type for Vietnam’s conditions.
2004
Ms. Duong Thi Thanh Luong took 789bet hoangsa.net main charge of 789bet hoangsa.net project "Completion of technology and design of solar water heaters for residential and industrial applications in Vietnam” - under 789bet hoangsa.net program of Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City.
Phase 2:Establishment and development
2006
Bach Khoa Investment & Development of Solar Energy Corporation (SolarBK) was officially established in order to publicize research outcomes to market.
2008
789bet hoangsa.net company converted to 789bet hoangsa.net form of a joint-stock company with greater aspirations and goals. In February 2008, SolarBK achieved ISO 9001-2000 - quality management system.
10/2008 - 2010
Implemented 789bet hoangsa.net project of clean energy and lighting for 789bet hoangsa.net entire Truong Sa islands and DK1 rigs, marking a significant milestone in bringing clean energy to 789bet hoangsa.net islands and 789bet hoangsa.net development of SolarBK.
2009 - 2010
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02/2011
SolarBK was named in Top 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work and awarded Gold Star Award.
04/2011
Developed Department for Research and Development to ensure technology autonomy. SolarBK got 789bet hoangsa.net certificate of first Energy-Efficient product for solar water heater from Ministry of Industry and Trade.
10/2011
SolarBK achieved ISO 9001:2008 - quality management system.
2012
SolarBK won 789bet hoangsa.net Energy Globe Award for 789bet hoangsa.net Master Project in Lighting and Clean Energy in Truong Sa Islands, and joined in 789bet hoangsa.net United Nations Global Compact on energy and environmental issues.
09/2012
789bet hoangsa.net affiliate company, IREX, was established and became 789bet hoangsa.net first Vietnamese-owned facility to manufacture solar panels.
11/2012
As directed by Ministry of Industry and Trade, 789bet hoangsa.net ESCO of EVN and SolarBK was established to develop 789bet hoangsa.net ESCO model - 789bet hoangsa.net solar hot water service for businesses. SolarESCO Joint Stock Company was established.
09/2013
IREX Energy Joint-Stock Company was granted IEC/UL international certificate, TÜV Rheinland for solar panel. Mr. Nguyen Duong Tuan – CEO of SolarBK became 789bet hoangsa.net Energy Globe Ambassador 2013.
10/2013
SolarBK was 789bet hoangsa.net first unit to implement 789bet hoangsa.net commitment program to save 60% energy for customers using solar hot water.
Phase 3:Technology autonomy – Proud of Vietnam
06/2014
IREX attended InterSolar in Munich, Germany. This was 789bet hoangsa.net first time for 789bet hoangsa.net solar panel of Vietnam to be proudly presented at 789bet hoangsa.net Europe’s largest exhibition on solar power. IREX won 789bet hoangsa.net first export orders.
08/2014
IREX expanded with new construction in Phu My Industrial Park, Phu My Town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, and achieved UL 1703: 2002 certificated for compliance with quality and safety rules.
04/2015
Successfully implemented 789bet hoangsa.net pilot project of turning seawater into fresh water at Song Tu Tay Island – Truong Sa Islands. This technology was later deployed in other coastal and island areas.
06/2015
IREX attended InterSolar for 789bet hoangsa.net second time in Munich, Germany.
07/2015
IREX inaugurated a fully automated production line and put it into solar cell production in Vietnam, starting to be fully active in technology, production, and product quality control from end to end.
01/2016
For 789bet hoangsa.net first time in Vietnam, SolarBK introduced SSOC™ (Solar System Operation Center) – 789bet hoangsa.net technology connects and monitors clean energy equipment such as seawater filtration device, solar power systems and other clean energy supply systems.
05/2016
Won 789bet hoangsa.net Energy Globe, National Award category with 789bet hoangsa.net project "Clean energy seawater desalination system on Song Tu Tay Island.
06/2016
This marked 789bet hoangsa.net third time in a row of SolarBK attending 789bet hoangsa.net Intersolar exhibition in Germany as 789bet hoangsa.net only unit from Vietnam.
07/2016
Opened SolarBK office in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa.
02/2017
IREX started to expand 789bet hoangsa.net construction investment project of "Plant complex in manufacturing high-tech renewable energy equipment" in Phu My (Ba Ria - Vung Tau). 789bet hoangsa.net project consisted of two main items: 789bet hoangsa.net clean energy plant and 789bet hoangsa.net center for research and development of renewable energy products.
06/2017
Promoted and associated business activities with environmental and social responsibility through 789bet hoangsa.net campaign "I choose environment".
09/2017
SolarBK/IREX was 789bet hoangsa.net only unit of Vietnam to attend Solar Experience Space, 789bet hoangsa.net largest global event for clean energy, held by Solar Power International in 789bet hoangsa.net US. IREX became 789bet hoangsa.net first enterprise to provide a comprehensive solution for this market.
10/2017
SolarBK inaugurated 789bet hoangsa.net Solar Experience Space at 789bet hoangsa.net campus of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. This was 789bet hoangsa.net first model which allowed 789bet hoangsa.net young, especially students who are passionate about research, to experience clean energy in Vietnam.
11/2017
SolarBK’s representative was invited as 789bet hoangsa.net speaker at 789bet hoangsa.net Future of Energy Summit by Bloomberg New Energy Finance held in Shanghai.
12/2017
SolarESCO and ICD Tan Cang Song Than Joint Stock Company marked 789bet hoangsa.net successful cooperation with 789bet hoangsa.net first solar power project following 789bet hoangsa.net ESCO model; 789bet hoangsa.net phase 1 of 789bet hoangsa.net project had a capacity of 500 kWp.
01/2018
Completed and put SolarBK’s headquarter into operation.
06/2018
Again, SolarBK attended Intersolar 2018 in Germany and won 789bet hoangsa.net Smarter E Award, Outstanding Project category.
08/2018
SolarBK and BIDV Insurance Corporation (BIC), Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam - Vung Tau Con Dao Branch cooperated to launch BigK solar power solution with electricity output insurance and financial aid service for 789bet hoangsa.net first time in Vietnam.
09/2018
Continued to participate in SPI 2018 in 789bet hoangsa.net US.
Phase 4:Reconstruction - Affirmation for Vietnamese brands
2019
IREX achieved ISO 14001: 2015 - environmental management system for solar panel and solar water heating system.
05/2019
SolarBK and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology signed 789bet hoangsa.net agreement on comprehensive cooperation in 789bet hoangsa.net fields of funding, training cooperation, recruitment, scientific research and technology transfer.
06/2019
IREX is covered by Munich Re - 789bet hoangsa.net world's largest reinsurer for solar panels produced at IREX plant, helping customers feel safer when using made-in-Vietnam products with international standards. IREX attended Intersolar in Germany for 789bet hoangsa.net fifth time in a row and expanded its attendance in 789bet hoangsa.net SNEC exhibition in Shanghai.
08/2019
SolarBK restructured in 789bet hoangsa.net model of a Corporation, including member companies: SolarBK, SolarGATES, SolarESCO, and IREX, with 4 main business areas: production & technology, investment, trade and support for educational and community-oriented activities.
04/2020
SolarBK/IREX received SkyStream technology transferred from 789bet hoangsa.net US, 789bet hoangsa.net small-sized wind turbine suitable for Vietnamese sea and islands.
07/2020
IREX surpassed over 500 candidates to win 789bet hoangsa.net Sustainable Energy Award 2019 sponsored by Ministry of Industry and Trade and presided over by Department of Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development.
09/2020
SolarBK and 789bet hoangsa.net Trade Union of Vietnam Electricity signed 789bet hoangsa.net cooperation agreement for rolling out 789bet hoangsa.net solar power program to millions of roofs. At 789bet hoangsa.net same time, SolarBK and Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Khanh Hoa power companies, etc. signed development agreements.
2021
10th anniversary of Truong Sa Solar Project (01/2011–01/2020) – a symbol of national sovereignty and clean energy. Celebrating 15 years of SolarBK (16/01/2006–16/01/2021) as a pioneer in Vietnam’s solar energy sector.
07/2022
Completed a portfolio of 54 rooftop solar projects across Vincom Retail shopping centers nationwide – expanding solar energy applications in Vietnam’s modern retail sector.
08/2022
Partnered with Banpu NEXT – Asia-Pacific’s leading smart energy solutions provider – targeting 25% market share in Vietnam’s rooftop solar sector and co-developing a smart, efficient energy platform.
06/2023
Partnered with VinES (VinFast Energy) to pioneer integrated rooftop solar and energy storage solutions.
03/2024
Broke ground on Vietnam’s largest rooftop solar project at VinFast EV manufacturing complex – recognized by TIME in 789bet hoangsa.net “TIME100 Most Influential Companies” list.
09/2024
Successfully implemented rooftop solar system at 789bet hoangsa.net world’s largest LEGO factory – showcasing 789bet hoangsa.net capabilities of SolarBK, a Vietnamese company, on 789bet hoangsa.net global stage.
12/2024
Joined hands with VinFast Energy and VinGroup’s Thien Tam Fund to donate rooftop solar systems with storage for 10 schools in mountainous areas, under 789bet hoangsa.net CSR initiative “SolarHearts – Lighting 789bet hoangsa.net Future with Every Ray of Sunshine”.
03/2025
Established joint venture Esco NEXT with Banpu NEXT, marking a key milestone in entering 789bet hoangsa.net competitive electricity market with 100% renewable energy. Phase 1 to deploy 390 MWp.
