singapore opens one of worlds largest floating solar power farms

Singapore opens one of world’s largest floating solar power farms

A floating solar power farm covering an area of 45ha was unveiled in Singapore on July 14, becoming one of the biggest of its kind in the world.
companies continue opting for rooftop solar solutions

Companies continue opting for rooftop solar solutions

After a boom period thanks to feed-in tariff incentives in Vietnam over recent years, investors and developers are keeping their faith in the country’s solar rooftop potential thanks to high demand.
a paradox of power consumption and generation

A paradox of power consumption and generation

While power consumption is off the charts, Vietnamese cities are experiencing more frequent power cuts. Meanwhile, due to underlying grid insufficiencies, renewable energy projects are paradoxically being forced to reduce output.
power plan revised to render market more competitive

Power plan revised to render market more competitive

The government this month requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and re-submit the Power Development Plan VIII as the scheme is geared towards speeding up establishment of a competitive electricity market. The aim, to ensure fair participation of all stakeholders, has the potential to attract investors and mobilise all resources for energy development.
uncertainty clouds knock on effects of silicone fire

Uncertainty clouds knock-on effects of silicone fire

An explosion at a silicone packaging workshop owned by Hoshine Silicon – one of the largest silicon metal and silicone producers in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – could put further pressure on the solar industry that has already seen price hikes because of shortages in polysilicon.
solar pv market under duress from dependence on imports

Solar PV market under duress from dependence on imports

As one of the fastest-developing countries in solar thanks to the current feed-in tariff, Vietnam’s billion-dollar solar panel market is mostly dominated by foreign investors and depending on imports.
authorities cracking down on agricultural pretenders

Authorities cracking down on agricultural pretenders

Farms neglecting agricultural production after installing rooftop solar power projects are being warned by local authorities to resume production soon in line with their project’s licences or face sanctions.
danang encourages new renewable energy projects

Danang encourages new renewable energy projects

Danang encourages private enterprises to develop the renewable energy sector, including offshore projects as well as projects collaborating with high-tech agricultural development projects.
coal hydro power to give way to renewables

Coal, hydro power to give way to renewables

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to mobilise 32 billion kWh of renewable energy, including 26.3 billion kWh of solar power, meaning the output of coal-fuelled and hydro-power plants will be reduced.
renewable energy output up nearly 160 percent during jan apr

Renewable energy output up nearly 160 percent during Jan-Apr

Vietnam’s total output of electricity from renewable energies hit 9.5 billion kWh in the first four months of 2021, up 156.9 percent year-on-year, and accounting for 11.8 percent of the total electricity output, according to a report by the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in vietnam

Foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in Vietnam

Foreign investors from China, Thailand, and Singapore are increasingly acquiring renewable energy projects located at strategic positions from domestic enterprises.
british group intends to develop rooftop solar projects in dong nai

British group intends to develop rooftop solar projects in Dong Nai

British group Shire Oak International Ltd. has recently unveiled intentions to develop rooftop solar projects in the southern province of Dong Nai this year.
legislative urgency for solar project development

Legislative urgency for solar project development

In late January, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) issued a draft decision guiding the selection of investors implementing solar power projects under the bidding mechanism. Since the prime minister’s Decision No.13/2020/QD-TTg dated April 6, 2020 on mechanisms to promote development of solar power in Vietnam applies to grid-connected projects with commercial operation date (COD) by December 31, 2020 only, it is expected that the draft will soon be finalised and become effective, so solar energy developers as well as relevant government authorities can have guidelines for projects with COD from 2021 onwards.
high hopes for pdp8 reform of energy mix

High hopes for PDP8 reform of energy mix

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted the National Power Development Plan 8 for approval within this government tenure. Although the plan is designed flexibly, some experts pointed out possible inefficiencies and the risk of wasting financial resources.
jinkosolar hongkong invests in photovoltaic cell technology project in quang ninh

JinkoSolar Hongkong invests in photovoltaic cell technology project in Quang Ninh

On March 31, Jinko Solar Hongkong Ltd. received the investment and business registration certificates for its $500 million solar photovoltaic cell factory in Song Khoai Industrial Park in Quang Ninh province.