HANOI and HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The event "The Boarding School Formula" took place on June 18, 2026 at the British Ambassador's Residence in Hanoi. The event was honoured by the presence of His Majesty's The Excellency Iain Frew- Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in Vietnam, who attended and delivered the opening remarks.
Earlier, on June 16, 2026, an event of the same name was held at the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, with opening remarks delivered by Ms. Alexandra Smith- British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City.
The speakers shared insights into the heritage of the UK's long-established boarding school education tradition; the gap between traditional education models and the evolving expectations for the future workforce; the educational philosophy, core values, and nurturing approach of Ardingly College- a British boarding school with more than 168 years of heritage; and the long-term vision of ACVN in continuing and advancing the legacy of excellence associated with British boarding education in Vietnam.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Iain Frew said: "The United Kingdom and Vietnam share a long-standing and steadily strengthening partnership in education, which was recently highlighted as one of the key pillars under our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade, during General Secretary To Lam's visit to the UK last October".
According to the Ambassador, the establishment of Ardingly College Vietnam is both significant and forward-looking. It represents the expansion of a distinguished British educational tradition dating back to 1858, while aligning closely with Vietnam's educational priorities and aspirations. "Vietnam has set a clear direction: to equip its young people with global competencies, strong language skills, and the ability to succeed in an international environment. Initiatives like this contribute directly to that vision. The United Kingdom is proud to support international education partnerships that promote academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity. We see collaborations such as this as mutually beneficial, strengthening ties between our countries and helping to prepare young people for a shared future", Ambassador Iain Frew emphasised.
Earlier, Ms. Alexandra Smith, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, offered a message to prospective parents considering a British education for their children: "In choosing a British education, you are not simply choosing a school or a system- you are choosing a legacy. A legacy of excellence, of opportunity, and of belief in what your child can become".
Ardingly College Vietnam was inaugurated in January 2023 in Lao Cai Province, with a total investment of approximately £20 million. The school currently enrols more than 200 students and delivers the OxfordAQA curriculum, leading to IGCSE qualifications (Years 9-11) and A Levels (Years 12-13). The school offers UK-standard boarding education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 from all nationalities.
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Bringing the heritage of British boarding education to Vietnam
Bringing the heritage of British boarding education to Vietnam
New 13.8MVA/25MWh integrated solution brings together advanced DC and AC technologies to simplify deployment and enhance performance for utility-scale storage projects
MUNICH, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Storage, a global energy storage solutions provider, today unveiled its next-generation integrated DC+AC solution – Elementa + Electra 13.8MVA/25MWh – at Intersolar Europe 2026. Combining the company's latest Elementa storage system with its upgraded 13.8MVA Electra AC platform, the solution is designed to address the evolving demands of large-scale renewable energy and grid applications.
As the energy storage industry enters a new phase of scale and maturity, project developers are increasingly prioritizing solutions that simplify deployment while maximizing long-term value. Reflecting this trend, Trina Storage's presence at Intersolar Europe 2026 focuses on technologies designed to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the energy storage value chain.
Taking center stage at the exhibition, Elementa + Electra delivers up to 25MWh of storage capacity and 13.8MVA of AC output through an integrated DC+AC architecture. By combining battery storage and AC technologies within a single solution, it helps reduce system complexity, streamline project execution, and support efficient deployment at scale.
Designed to maximize project returns, Elementa + Electra features a compact, highly integrated architecture that improves power density and site utilization. An integrated auxiliary transformer further reduces footprint requirements, while advanced balancing and power conversion technologies enhance energy throughput and overall system efficiency.
Built for increasingly demanding grid environments, the solution combines a three-tier liquid cooling architecture with fast-response power conversion capabilities. Cell-level temperature control maintains a temperature difference of less than 2.5°C across cells, while the Electra platform supports a 10ms full-power response time and flexible active and reactive power control. Grid-forming and black-start capabilities further strengthen the system's ability to support evolving grid requirements.
Safety remains a core element of the solution's design. Advanced thermal protection technologies, multi-layer electrical safeguards, and coordinated DC-AC safety architecture work together to support safe and stable operation across a wide range of applications.
Beyond performance and safety, Elementa + Electra is engineered to simplify deployment and reduce total project costs. Both DC and AC systems support containerized transportation, reducing logistics complexity and installation requirements. Extensive factory-level testing and validation through Trina Storage's system integration validation platform help reduce on-site commissioning time by up to 50%, accelerating project delivery and minimizing execution risk.
Industry recognition has further reinforced Trina Storage's innovation efforts. This year, Elementa 3 was selected as a finalist in the The smarter E AWARD 2026 Energy Storage category, recognizing its advanced system design and contribution to the continued advancement of utility-scale energy storage technologies.
"The launch of Elementa + Electra reflects our continued commitment to advancing integrated energy storage solutions for the utility-scale market," said Shawn Deng, Head of global product and system integration at Trina Storage. "Customers increasingly expect storage systems to deliver not only higher performance, but also greater reliability, simplified deployment, and stronger project economics. This new solution has been developed to address those priorities while supporting the next stage of global energy storage growth."
Alongside the launch of Elementa + Electra 13.8MVA/25MWh, Trina Storage is also showcasing its latest 587Ah battery cell technology and highlighting recent project developments across key global markets.
Throughout the exhibition, Trina Storage's booth has attracted strong engagement from customers, partners, and industry stakeholders worldwide. Discussions have focused on emerging market opportunities and the growing role of energy storage in supporting the next phase of renewable energy growth, reflecting the accelerating momentum of the global storage market.
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Trina Storage Unveils Next-Generation Elementa + Electra Integrated DC+AC Solution at Intersolar Europe 2026
