First Hanoi market to be installed with solar panels By Van Ly Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi. The government of Hanoi has approved a pilot project on installing rooftop solar power panels for the iconic Dong Xuan Market - PHOTO: VNA HANOI – The government of Hanoi has approved a pilot project to install rooftop solar power panels for the iconic Dong Xuan Market in Hoan Kiem District, making it the first wet market in the capital city to be equipped with the solar power system, aimed at saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The market will be installed with 600 solar panels, which account for 18% of total area of the market’s roof. The system will generate 198 kWp of electricity. The project is funded by the German non-profit limited company Engagement Global’s Servicestelle Kommunen in der Einen Welt (SKEW) through the following activities: enhancing the qualification and skills of employees of the district, which is in charge of operating and managing … [Read more...] about First Hanoi market to be installed with solar panels