unilever vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned

Unilever Vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned

Switching to clean energy sources, reducing emissions from electricity consumption, and building green facilities are Unilever Vietnam’s efforts to obtain net zero operational emissions, underpinning the company’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain.
promoting international collaboration for sustainable development of hydropower projects in vietnam

Promoting international collaboration for sustainable development of hydropower projects in Vietnam

State-run Electricity of Vietnam and relevant stakeholders are ramping efforts for sustainable development of hydropower projects in Vietnam.
coal shortages require vietnam to diversify supply sources

Coal shortages require Vietnam to diversify supply sources

Vietnam is now in need of diversifying energy supply sources as it is facing a shortage of coal supply for electricity, cement, and fertiliser production due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia - Ukraine conflict.
investors call for bankable ppa and reasonable price policies for energy projects

Investors call for bankable PPA and reasonable price policies for energy projects

At VIR's seminar on investments in the power sector on April 8, Nguyen Thai Ha, director of T&T Energy Group JSC said that it has developed renewable power plants with a capacity of up to 500MWp, however, it faced challenges with power purchase agreements (PPA) including off-take obligation, off-taker payment risk, and financing arrangements.
balanced sources vital for nations power funding

Balanced sources vital for nation’s power funding

With the goal to reach $142 billion of investment for electricity development by 2030, attracting private investment in the power sector is of utmost importance. However, experts have assessed that this is an unattainable goal without close-knit coordination to address investors’ concerns.
evn promises steady power prices amid rising energy concerns

EVN promises steady power prices amid rising energy concerns

Despite rising production costs, there will be no increase in electricity prices this year, stated Nguyen Tai Anh, deputy director of state-run Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) at VIR's conference.
evn proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN has proposed to the Government and relevant ministries and sectors a number of measures to ensure power supply, especially in the northern region, including the issuance of mechanisms to develop renewable energy in the region.
pm stresses urgent need for keeping power supply demand balanced

PM stresses urgent need for keeping power supply, demand balanced

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 3 to look into the electricity supply and the provision of coal and gas for power generation.
evn proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed to the Government and relevant ministries and sectors a number of measures to ensure power supply, especially in the northern region, including the issuance of mechanisms to develop renewable energy in the region.
revisions proposed for vietnams smart grid future

Revisions proposed for Vietnam’s smart grid future

To update its smart grid roadmap and ensure the sustainability of its electricity grid network, Vietnam should take measures on eight related indexes, according to leading experts.
all factors to consider in power tariffs

All factors to consider in power tariffs

As Vietnam’s central electricity company has been assigned with the creation of a new average retail price for power, experts demand a more inclusive approach to its calculation as previous models had not considered certain factors.
ministry orders review of wind solar hydropower projects

Ministry orders review of wind, solar, hydropower projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has asked provinces and centrally-run cities to review wind, solar and hydropower projects included in the national planning scheme for electricity development for 2011-2020 with a vision towards 2030.
tackling power shortages in the northern region

Tackling power shortages in the northern region

Behind-scheduled power line projects and soaring coal prices are exacerbating power shortages, particularly in the northern region, which could be alleviated in the coming months by leveraging radical measures from power management authorities.
renewable energy in manufacturing joining hands for a greener future

Renewable energy in manufacturing: Joining hands for a greener future

Maxport Ltd. – a green garments manufacturer for the world's leading sports fashion brands – has inaugurated a major rooftop solar power system with a capacity of 1,6MWp at Maxport Factory No.9 in Thai Binh province on February 21.
electricity market revamp on cards

Electricity market revamp on cards

A retail electricity market would mark a step towards market liberalisation efforts that enable consumers to choose who they wish to buy electricity from. To realise such a market, Vietnam’s Law on Electricity, as well as related documents will require certain adjustments to accommodate purchase agreements and other tools.