new world bank strategy to help vietnam scale up solar power

New World Bank strategy to help Vietnam scale up solar power

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.
unlock long term financing for solar power in vietnam

Unlock long-term financing for solar power in Vietnam

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.
authorities retain high prices to encourage rooftop solar

Authorities retain high prices to encourage rooftop solar

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.
renewable funding solutions sought

Renewable funding solutions sought

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.
vietnam japan fresh joint venture sharp nsn the handshake for new direction of solar power

Vietnam Japan fresh joint venture, Sharp - NSN, the handshake for new direction of solar power

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.  
energy partners ramp up calls for dppa pilot

Energy partners ramp up calls for DPPA pilot

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.
new draft document on solar power projects to be filed

New draft document on solar power projects to be filed

A draft document on solar power development will be filed to the Prime Minister for approval on December 15, local media reported.
auction could determine future of solar initiatives

Auction could determine future of solar initiatives

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.
dak nong calls for investment in solar power project

Dak Nong calls for investment in solar power project

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.
ninh thuans role as renewables hub

Ninh Thuan’s role as renewables hub

With its special potentials and advantages, Ninh Thuan province on Vietnam’s south-central coast has become the focus for clean energy investment attraction.
bcg sets great store by real estate negotiations

BCG sets great store by real estate negotiations

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.
towards lasting energy supply

Towards lasting energy supply

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.
ministry of industry and trade asks for supplement license of solar and wind power

Ministry of Industry and Trade asks for supplement license of solar and wind power

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.
hanoi hcm city have largest number of key energy consumers

Hanoi, HCM City have largest number of key energy consumers

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.
adb solar plant loan provides investment impetus

ADB solar plant loan provides investment impetus

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.