the women changing the face of energy in vietnam

The women changing the face of energy in Vietnam

Many women are leading and motivating the country’s business community in its development, embodying Vietnam’s power and serving as role models for today’s youngsters. This week, Vietnam Investment Review is again highlighting the women that are inspiring the next revolution in clean energy, breaking down stereotypes in engineering, and offering their keys on how young female minds can be nurtured in order to create a better world for all.
skyx solar invests 100 million in 200mwp rooftop solar capacity in next three years

SkyX Solar invests $100 million in 200MWp rooftop solar capacity in next three years

EDF Renewables, an international leader in renewable energy, on October 13 made a significant investment in SkyX Energy, the holding company of SkyX Solar, a rooftop solar power developer and a VinaCapital subsidiary.
suggestions to address draft power plan shortcomings

Suggestions to address draft power plan shortcomings

Independent scientific organisations and many development partners have made efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s development of renewable energy, while ceasing to develop new coal power plants.
vietnam sees fastest rise in solar wind power rate in national electricity structure in 2020 research

Vietnam sees fastest rise in solar, wind power rate in national electricity structure in 2020: Research

The increase in the solar plus wind share of the electricity mix in Vietnam in 2020 was much faster than the pace seen in the Asia-Pacific region or the world as a whole, according to a research jointly implemented by the Australian National University, the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, the ASEAN Centre for Energy and the National Economics University of Vietnam.
balanced planning in the works for power

Balanced planning in the works for power

With the National Power Development Plan VIII still being scrutinised in various drafts, voices are being raised to even out the balance between a sustainable and affordable power supply and a steady grid structure.
indonesia approves solar power link between australia singapore

Indonesia approves solar power link between Australia, Singapore

Indonesian authorities announced on September 23 that the country had approved a giant solar power link between Australia and Singapore after a 2.5 billion USD investment commitment.
new tactics in tow for sticky solar situation

New tactics in tow for sticky solar situation

Learning from the lessons of the previous feed-in tariffs that caused the domestic solar power market to be oversupplied, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently drafting a new policy to lay the foundation for a more sustainable development approach in the sector.
vietnams potential for solar energy development

Vietnam’s potential for solar energy development

Vietnam is blessed with excellent sunshine throughout the year, providing it with a huge potential for developing solar power.
us dumping allegations threaten solar exporters

US dumping allegations threaten solar exporters

While the market for solar panels and cells is booming amid the escalating climate change and energy demand, some exporters in Vietnam could be facing trade remedy actions if the US Department of Commerce deems them part of a larger scheme by Chinese producers allegedly trying to circumvent antidumping rules.
influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Some international lenders, funds, and insurers are joining a growing list of financial institutions across the globe retreating from coal-fired power plants, particularly projects in Vietnam and other Asian nations, as concerns grow over the role that fossil fuels play in exacerbating the adverse impacts of climate change.
chinese solar manufacturers in vietnam may face an investigation from the us

Chinese solar manufacturers in Vietnam may face an investigation from the US

A slew of China’s largest solar manufacturers in Vietnam including the likes of Trina Solar Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and JinkoSolar Co., Ltd may face an investigatitation from the US Department of Commerce for unfair imports of solar cells and modules from Vietnam.
singapore leading ma rankings

Singapore leading M&A rankings

Singapore is continuing to take a lion’s share of Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions scene in 2021 despite the myriad of regional challenges.
top thai power firm announces funding for renewable projects in thailand and vietnam

Top Thai power firm announces funding for renewable projects in Thailand and Vietnam

Prestigious Thai power generation company B.Grimm Power Plc (BKK: BGRIM) has announced it would allocate THB3 billion ($91 million) in funding for solar and wind energy development in Thailand and Vietnam raised through its green debenture offerings.
kb kookmin bank provides 100 million loan for solar project led by ecp

KB Kookmin Bank provides $100 million loan for solar project led by ECP

The largest South Korean lender, Kookmin Bank, announced that it will join other international financial institutions in a $840 million syndicated loan package to finance a solar power project.
mekong delta attractive for renewable energy investment

Mekong Delta attractive for renewable energy investment

The Mekong Delta has great advantages to develop the renewable energy sector, including wind, solar, biomass and gas thermal power, according to experts.