legal considerations for solar pilot

Legal considerations for solar pilot

Vietnam is in the process of preparing for a watershed transition from a solar power market using a feed-in tariff mechanism to a new competitive auction mechanism. Baker McKenzie Vietnam managing partner Frederick Burke and legal professional Mai Trang Le discuss the legal considerations for the pilot programme on competitive selection mechanisms in solar power.
ownership carve up high on agenda for energy investors

Ownership carve-up high on agenda for energy investors

Energy-focused firms in Vietnam are actively vying to raise capital by tapping into corporate bonds issuance and ownership sharing to potential foreign investors.
trung nam kicks off vietnams largest solar farm project

Trung Nam kicks off Vietnam's largest solar farm project

Trung Nam Group has officially inaugurated the 450MW Trung Nam-Thuan Nam solar farm, the largest of its kind in the country, along with a 500kV transformer station and a 220/500kV transmission line in Ninh Thuan province.
adb phu yen jsc sign vietnams first certified green loan for 257 mw solar power plant

ADB, Phu Yen JSC sign Vietnam’s first certified green loan for 257 MW solar power plant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Phu Yen TTP Joint Stock Company (Phu Yen JSC) on October 9 signed a 186 million USD loan to develop and operate a 257 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the southern province of Phu Yen’s Hoa Hoi, through the country’s first certified green loan.
jica funded leap fund finances one of the largest solar power plants in vietnam

JICA-funded “LEAP” fund finances one of the largest solar power plants in Vietnam

On October 9, 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement that utilises the “Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund” (LEAP) funded by JICA for a solar power generation business in Vietnam.
southern region see surge in rooftop solar power evn

Southern region see surge in rooftop solar power: EVN

Rooftop solar power developed in the southern region accounts for 60 percent of the total capacity of power from the resource of the Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the firm has reported.
assuring technical standards for solar roof schemes

Assuring technical standards for solar roof schemes

The government's promulgation of a second feed-in tariff has encouraged development of solar power projects in general and roofs in particular throughout the country, especially in the central, south, and central highlands. However, ensuring the quality of rooftop solar ventures is the decisive factor in the efficiency and safety of the system. On top of that, fire prevention and fire fighting requires special attention.
time to think about recycling of end of life solar panels experts

Time to think about recycling of end-of-life solar panels: experts

The growth of solar power generation in Vietnam has come alongside increasing concern over the disposal of end-of-life solar panels in the coming decades.
danang begins one million green house projects

Danang begins one million ‘green’ house projects

Danang Department of Industry and Trade has launched a pilot project on the development of a million green roof-top solar power houses.
long an province pushes solar power projects

Long An province pushes solar power projects

The Mekong Delta province of Long An is working to carry out solar energy projects on low-yield farming land in districts as it boasts huge potential for solar power development.
cme reaffirming rooftop solar power leadership

CME reaffirming rooftop solar power leadership

As a pioneer in renewable energy, Copper Mountain Energy is continues to assert its leading position in developing rooftop solar power projects in Vietnam.
vietnam solar e expo 2020 to take place next month

Vietnam Solar E-Expo 2020 to take place next month

Hanoi - The Vietnam Solar E-Expo 2020, an online solar exhibition, will take place from October 12 to November 10, aiming to draw solar industry players.
adapting to new solar ppa regulations

Adapting to new solar PPA regulations

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade recently issued Circular No.18/2020/TT-BCT which provides regulations on the development of solar power projects to guide the prime minister’s Decision No.13/2020/QD-TTg issued in April on the incentive mechanism for solar power development in Vietnam. 
vietnam energy sector a magnet for foreign investors

Vietnam energy sector a magnet for foreign investors

National electricity demand is expected to increase by 8.5 per cent a year until 2025 and 7 per cent until 2030, making Vietnam an attractive market for foreign energy investors.
evn pilots online platform to assist with roof top solar power development

EVN pilots online platform to assist with roof-top solar power development

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on September 9 launched the EVNSOLAR platform at solar.evn.com.vn to assist potential investors, both households and enterprises, in accessing this type of power source.