03-12-2020 08:00
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.
20-11-2020 21:02
Energy-focused firms in Vietnam are actively vying to raise capital by tapping into corporate bonds issuance and ownership sharing to potential foreign investors.
13-10-2020 15:36
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.
10-10-2020 10:09
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.
09-10-2020 20:59
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.
07-10-2020 14:46
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.
07-10-2020 09:43
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.
03-10-2020 10:15
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.
30-09-2020 11:17
Danang Department of Industry and Trade has launched a pilot project on the development of a million green roof-top solar power houses.
22-09-2020 09:50
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.
21-09-2020 19:20
As a pioneer in renewable energy, Copper Mountain Energy is continues to assert its leading position in developing rooftop solar power projects in Vietnam.
14-09-2020 16:37
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.
12-09-2020 09:00
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.
11-09-2020 15:53
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.
10-09-2020 09:39
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.