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Half Vacuum Heating Drying System (HVS)

Genviet
Ongoing
Timeline: 
2026 - 2027
Grant amount
210,000
CONTEXT

Why AII funded this

Garment drying is one of the largest sources of thermal energy demand in laundry operations. This project pilots an innovative electrified drying technology with the potential to eliminate steam consumption, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and demonstrate a scalable pathway for decarbonizing textile laundry facilities.

project scope

Installation of an innovative closed-loop Half Vacuum Heating System (HVS) and supporting electrical infrastructure, transformer upgrades, and underground cable systems to replace conventional steam-based garment drying. The project eliminates steam use, substantially reduces energy consumption, and improves workplace conditions while integrating with Genviet's existing production line.


EFFECTIVENESS

IMPACT METRICS

tCO₂e reduced per annum
1,893
tonnes CO₂e / year
Grant cost per tCO₂e
7
AII pilot funding
Solution cost per tCO₂e
18
At deployment
Lifetime CO₂e impact
28,733
tCO₂e cumulative

Grant tier focus

Half vacuum heating & drying system (HVS) focuses on Tier 1.
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Applicable across all garment laundries.
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Tier 4
Raw material extraction
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Tier 3
Raw material processing
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Tier 2
Material production
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Tier 1
Finished product assembly

Solution maturity level

Pre-seed

Definition:
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.

Pilot

Definition:
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.

Model

Definition:
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.
Goal:

Scale

Definition:
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
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Pre-seed DEFINITION
Solutions that are at a concept level and in the process of evaluating and establishing their impact potential.
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Pilot DEFINITION
Solutions that are in the process of testing their solution in order to demonstrate a proof of concept.
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Model DEFINITION
Solutions that are working towards de-risking and reducing known barriers to scale.
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Goal Of This Model Solution
Current Level
Scale DEFINITION
Solutions that are commercially viable with a proven go-to-market strategy.
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OUTLOOK

Scalability

If successful, this technology could be replicated across industrial garment laundries in Vietnam and other major apparel-producing countries where thermal drying drives significant energy use and emissions.


LEARNINGS

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