In the context of renewable energy playing an increasingly important role in sustainable development, Quy Nhon University became an international academic destination by hosting a Seminar themed “Challenges in Condition-based Maintenance at Wind Farms in Vietnam.” Taking place on December 8-9, 2025, the activity was part of the ECO-WIND Project, providing a forum for academic and practical exchange between universities, enterprises, and experts, aiming to enhance wind power maintenance capacity and develop high-quality human resources for the renewable energy industry. This seminar is also one of the key activities of the project to share initial results and gather expert feedback to improve training programs at Vietnamese and Thai universities.
The ECO-WIND Project (Enhancing Capacity in Condition-based Maintenance of Wind Energy) is funded by the European Union and implemented from January 2025 to December 2027. The project aims to strengthen expert human resources and promote digitalization in the field of fault diagnosis and condition-based maintenance of wind turbines. Through innovating teaching and learning methods at universities, combined with applying artificial intelligence to maintenance decisions, the project helps increase the relevance of training programs to the labor market and society.
Dr. Ha Thanh Hai - Vice Rector of Quy Nhon University, speaking at the seminar.
Notably, ECO-WIND supports partners in Vietnam and Thailand in training internal human resources, reducing dependence on external consultants. The main goal is to introduce problem-based teaching methods into the training curriculum while building the capacity to produce graduates with a global vision, interdisciplinary expertise, and adaptability in an international environment.
The seminar attracted interest and attendance from many domestic and international partners.
The Seminar program saw the presence of Quy Nhon University leaders and business guests from Phuong Mai 3, Ia Pet Dak Doa, and Hoa Dong 2 wind power plants. Additionally, the project leader and members of the ECO-WIND Project from Quy Nhon University, Can Tho University, University of Agder (Norway), Chiang Mai University (Thailand), and Prince of Songkla University (Thailand) participated, along with program directors of Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering and Automation, and the lecturers and students of the Electrical Engineering major at Quy Nhon University.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Woradej Manosroi (Chiang Mai University, Thailand) sharing views at the seminar.
The main content of the Seminar focused on providing an overview of the results achieved by the ECO-WIND Project and sharing them with stakeholders, while introducing the training programs of the member universities. Furthermore, the workshop deeply analyzed the current status and challenges in operation at wind power plants in Vietnam, thereby discussing and proposing solutions to improve operational efficiency. It also identified the knowledge needs to be updated to improve the training programs of universities in Vietnam and Thailand, contributing to raising the quality of human resources in the field of renewable energy.
Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Khang (University of Agder, Norway) presenting a report at the seminar.
The Seminar is not only an opportunity for scientists, lecturers, and students to access the reality of wind power operation but also contributes to promoting international cooperation in training and research. The proposals and solutions provided will be an important basis for improving the quality of human resources, meeting the sustainable development needs of the renewable energy industry in Vietnam and the region.
Delegates, guests, and students attending the seminar taking commemorative photos.
The ECO-WIND Project involves many international and domestic partners, including Prof. Dr. Huynh Van Khang - University of Agder, Norway (General Coordinator), Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), Chiang Mai University and Prince of Songkla University (Thailand), along with Can Tho University and Quy Nhon University.
After nearly one year of implementation, the project has achieved many research results and operational surveys from wind farms in Vietnam. These results not only contribute to improving training programs based on operational practice but also help Quy Nhon University strengthen cooperation with international partners, equip more devices for fault diagnosis during operation, and create opportunities for students to access practical knowledge and learn from international experts through courses and exchange programs.