21-05-2024 19:30
Beacon Fund and CAS Energy reached an initial investment agreement in April to advance renewable energy projects integrated with circular agriculture under the climate-smart agriculture model in Vietnam.
20-05-2024 06:08
With more than $11 million in funding through the US Agency for International Development, Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up its efforts to facilitate energy efficiency gains and develop and deploy new sources of renewable energy.
16-05-2024 15:57
The draft decree on direct power purchase agreements, if adopted, will be a convenient mechanism for both renewable energy power generation projects and large customers, but there are still concerns about power transmission and expanding the number of electricity buyers.
16-05-2024 15:02
A proposal to prevent self-producing and self-consuming rooftop solar power from being connected to the national electricity grid could discourage investors.
08-05-2024 12:13
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has recommended allowing all businesses and individuals to purchase renewable energy directly, rather than through state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
06-05-2024 19:01
South Korea's Doosan Group is interested in working with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to develop the liquefied natural gas (LNG) Quang Trach 2 project and other renewable energy projects.
01-05-2024 15:58
Trung Nam Group, a top investment firm in the energy industry, has expressed serious concerns over the financial difficulties caused by payment suspensions for its solar power plants.
30-04-2024 16:00
Transferring to renewable energy through installing rooftop solar power systems is set to help foster competitive capacity and further the sustainable development of businesses.
17-04-2024 14:05
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forward a proposal that would allow manufacturers to directly procure electricity from renewable energy plants, either through Vietnam Electricity (EVN) or independently.
17-04-2024 10:41
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Agreed between Vietnam and members of the International Partners Group (IPG) in 2022, the JETP aims to support the transition to green energy by providing funding in the form of grants, low-interest loans and investments from both the public and private sectors.
17-04-2024 08:00
Vietnam has earned a great deal of financial and technical assistance from the international community in recent months for its energy transition.
16-04-2024 16:00
The Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, attracting nearly 200 businesses, investors, and experts from both countries.
12-04-2024 10:33
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed an expansion of the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism, which facilitates the direct sale of electricity between renewable energy producers and large electricity consumers.
10-04-2024 15:22
Finnish technology group Wartsila is exploring opportunities to develop flexible power projects in Vietnam to facilitate the country's energy transition efforts. Håkan Agnevall, president and CEO of Wartsila, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about the outlook of Vietnam's energy transition and how the company can help Vietnam increase the flexibility of its power system with an increasing proportion of renewables.
09-04-2024 16:18
Investing in renewable energy sources is as a palliative measure for ASEAN to mitigate climate change, according to Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Malaysian-based Vertiv Chee Hoe Ling.