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Hybrid renewable energy system design for a green port using HOMER Pro: A techno-economic assessment Dinh, Gia Huy; Pham, Minh Tuan; Tran, Nguyen Bao Minh; Tran, Cong Minh; Nguyen, Tat Quyen; Le, Thanh Tien; Nguyen, Hoang Phuong
International Journal of Renewable Energy Development Vol 14, No 4 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : Center of Biomass & Renewable Energy (CBIORE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61435/ijred.2025.61344

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Maritime plays an important role in the national economy since a large number of goods in the world are transported by sea, although maritime transport is found to generate the largest greenhouse gas emission among transportation means. For maritime activities, the port is considered the key chain in logistics, thus, the transformation of ports into sustainable energy centres has emerged as a major need in the worldwide initiative to decarbonize marine activities. This research provides a comprehensive techno-economic evaluation of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) for Thi Nai Port, Vietnam, utilizing HOMER Pro software. The suggested system seeks to eradicate dependence on fossil fuels by including solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, a biogas generator, and sophisticated battery storage, therefore providing operational robustness. Simulation outcomes demonstrate that an ideal configuration, consisting of a 6,175-kW photovoltaic array, a 500-kW biogas generator, and a 2,357-kW converter, results in a net present cost of 44.6 million USD and a levelized cost of energy of 0.394 USD/kWh. Renewable sources constitute 100% of the installed and operational capacity, with yearly carbon dioxide emissions diminished to a modest 1,286 kg. The research verifies that hybrid renewable solutions may provide competitive economic returns, with a payback period of eight to ten years, while delivering substantial environmental advantages. The study portrays Thi Nai Port as a scalable paradigm for green port transformation, offering a repeatable framework for other mid-sized ports in Southeast Asia pursuing sustainable energy solutions.
Using IT2FS, DEMATEL, and TOPSIS to Build Sustainable Solutions for Vietnamese Coffee Nguyen, Hoang Phuong; Bui, Thuy Chi; Nguyen, Mai Hoang Dieu; Trang Bui, Dang Thien; Nguyen, Thi Quynh Nhu; Nguyen, Hoang Truc Khanh; Le, Thanh Tam; Nguyen, Thi Lieu; Bui, Viet Duc
JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization Vol 9, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Society of Visual Informatics

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62527/joiv.9.4.4358

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Ensuring the sustainability of coffee supply chains in emerging economies is a growing concern due to complex systemic barriers and limited strategic direction. The Vietnamese coffee industry is ranked second in global coffee exports and plays a vital role in Vietnam's economy. The Vietnamese coffee supply chain encompasses a vast network of smallholder farmers, local processors, and exporters, presenting challenges related to sustainability, price volatility, and quality control. This study proposes the use of Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets (IT2FS), Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to analyze and rank the barriers and strategic interventions in Vietnam's coffee sector. Using IT2FS-DEMATEL, we looked at the driving and dependent relationships between six main barriers and six solutions that focus on sustainability. The results showed that the DEMATEL-based structural analysis revealed that Unstable Market and Trade Conditions had the most substantial driving influence. At the same time, the Lack of Best Cultivation Quality Standards was the most dependent factor. The TOPSIS analysis ranked Establishing National Coffee Cultivation Standards as the top solution, which was remarkably close to the optimal solution vector. These results provide a thorough, evidence-based plan for determining the initial actions to take in stabilizing Vietnam's coffee supply chain during times of volatility. It gives policymakers and industry stakeholders a clear framework for developing targeted actions to enhance the sustainability and resilience of coffee supply chains.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Green Shipping: Navigating towards Sustainable Maritime Practices Nguyen, Hoang Phuong; Nguyen, Cao Thao Uyen; Tran, Thi Men; Dang, Quoc Hai; Pham, Nguyen Dang Khoa
JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization Vol 8, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Society of Visual Informatics

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62527/joiv.8.1.2581

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This paper aims to investigate the role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in promoting sustainability in the marine industry. The report demonstrates the potential of AI-driven technology to improve vessel operations, decrease emissions, and promote environmental stewardship. This potential is shown by detailed examination of existing trends, problems, and possibilities. Several vital studies highlight the significance of policy interventions that encourage the use of artificial intelligence. These interventions include financial incentives, legal frameworks, and programs to increase capability. Throughout this work, the importance of the role that artificial intelligence plays in driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability is emphasized. This work also highlights the urgent need for action to address climate change and environmental degradation in the marine sector. The marine industry can lessen its carbon footprint, decrease pollution, and improve ecosystem health if it shifts to various alternative fuels, renewable energy sources, and technologies powered by artificial intelligence. At the end of this work, an appeal is made to policymakers, industry stakeholders, and technology providers, urging them to prioritize investments in artificial intelligence research and development and to create collaboration to speed up the transition to a marine sector that is more sustainable and resilient.