13-02-2020 15:42
The World Bank has pointed out several approaches for Vietnam to bidding and deployment of solar projects that will help substantially boost and effectively manage its abundant solar energy resources.
27-01-2020 14:24
The Asian Development Bank has just signed a $37.8 million loan deal with TTC Energy Development Investment JSC to provide long-term financing to develop and operate a 50MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Tay Ninh province in Vietnam.
23-01-2020 21:19
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has agreed to keep the current feed-in tariff of 9.35 US cents per kWh for rooftop solar power until 2021 as recommended by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
08-01-2020 09:47
The ignition of interest in renewables has indicated the potential for rapid development under effective policies and current market conditions, but ambitions to expand renewable energy generation further will be constrained by the barriers in attracting private sector investment.
20-12-2019 13:00
The signing ceremony of a joint venture between Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation from Japan and local partner NSN Construction & Engineering JSC took place today December 20.
20-12-2019 12:16
While direct power purchase agreements have been one of the key drivers of global renewable energy infrastructure, especially in wind and solar, there is no defined plan for a pilot mechanism in Vietnam yet, raising the question of when and how the country can meet the clean energy needs of international enterprises.
12-12-2019 17:37
A draft document on solar power development will be filed to the Prime Minister for approval on December 15, local media reported.
05-12-2019 11:10
After months of uncertainty over the policy, the much awaited next round of purchase prices in solar power may be set through auction instead of enjoying the same feed-in tariff required elsewhere. The auction method may set the country up for greater clarity and fewer investor risks in the sector. Phuong Thu reports.
02-12-2019 17:11
Dak Nong People's Committee has recently issued Decision No.1808/QD-UBND approving the addition of Duc An Solar Power Plant project in Duc An town (Dak Song district) to the list of projects calling for investment in the province in 2018-2020.
19-11-2019 09:03
With its special potentials and advantages, Ninh Thuan province on Vietnam’s south-central coast has become the focus for clean energy investment attraction.
18-11-2019 16:19
The profit of Bamboo Capital Group (BCG) is expected to grow tremendously during 2019-2023 thanks to a series of real estate as well as renewable energy projects, especially Radisson Blu Hoi An and King Crown Village Thao Dien.
15-11-2019 12:29
In 2030, wind and solar power will be more cost-effective than coal. According to the 2019 Vietnam Energy Outlook Report, the cost-effective capacity threshold will increase to more than 100GW by 2050, due to anticipated cost reduction in wind and solar technologies. Jakob Stenby Lundsager, long-term advisor for the Danish Energy Partnership Programme in Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Nguyen Thu his recommendations for the country towards further sustainable development.
09-11-2019 11:30
The Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, in the National Assembly question and answer session on Thursday, said that Viet Nam was facing a high risk of electricity shortage in the period of 2019-20, lasting until 2022-23.
01-11-2019 14:18
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have the largest numbers of key energy consumers, with 247 in the capital and 311 in the southern metropolis.
11-10-2019 08:42
A new loan funded by the Asian Development Bank is expected to fuel Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant in Vietnam, paving the way for the country to promote public-private partnerships this kind.