Alma Resort Cam Ranh is moving closer to completing what it calls Vietnam’s most ambitious hotel solar power initiative, with installation of 4,476 solar panels covering 23,290 square metres across the roofs of its 196 pavilions, two V-shaped towers housing 384 suites, lobby lounge, and utility building.
The solar system, with a capacity of 2,462 kilowatts peak (kWp) – the rate at which it generates energy at peak performance on sunny days – is expected to supply between 25% and 30% of the resort’s energy needs, depending on occupancy levels during low and high seasons.
The project is estimated to deliver significant financial and environmental benefits. Over the next 25 years, it is projected to save Alma up to USD 7.2 million (VND 178 billion) in electricity costs and cut 65,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
Alma’s Managing Director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler emphasized the resort’s commitment to sustainability. “Cam Ranh is renowned as having Vietnam’s best weather, averaging more than 300 sunny days annually,” he said. “The abundant sunshine here lends itself to such a profound and sustainable alternative to electricity that we are well and truly on the way to finishing soon.”
The solar initiative reflects Vietnam’s rapid growth as Southeast Asia’s largest solar market, supported by favorable government policies, including feed-in tariffs and strong private sector investment.
The solar power project is part of Alma’s broader environmental strategy. The resort has developed an onsite Herb Garden, Nursery Garden, and Chicken Farm, supplying fresh, chemical-free produce and eggs to its restaurants.
In addition, Alma has implemented several measures to further reduce its carbon footprint. These include:
A 325-square-metre water treatment plant using reverse osmosis technology to supply 70,000 litres of drinkable water and ice weekly
A 360-square-metre electric buggy station housing 36 electric buggies, each requiring six hours to charge
A waste management system processing 250 kilograms of garbage daily, with composting and recycling programs that include reselling 110 litres of cooking oil weekly to non-food businesses
A shift towards paperless operations across the resort
With these initiatives, Alma aims to set a strong example for Vietnam’s luxury hotel sector, showcasing how renewable energy and sustainable practices can be integrated into hospitality operations while contributing to environmental conservation.
Discover more from SolarQuarter
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
