ge brings next gen wind turbine to vietnam

GE brings next-gen wind turbine to Vietnam

With the recent rise of renewables in Vietnam triggered by the growing demand for electricity and conducive policies, wind power projects are stealing the spotlight with their high performance and green values. Jérôme Pécresse, president and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, told VIR’s Huong Nguyen about the potential of renewable energy in Vietnam.
renewable energy to dispel outages

Renewable energy to dispel outages

The country is forecast to face bigger power shortages after 2020 due to many power projects in the revised master power plan falling behind schedule, especially in southern provinces. This is forcing Vietnam’s government to address delays and make full use of the potential of renewable energy development. Phuong Thu reports.
boosting financing for vietnams onshore and offshore wind power projects

Boosting financing for Vietnam’s onshore and offshore wind power projects

Vietnam is set for wind energy expansion, with over a gigawatt expected to be installed by 2021. Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, outlined to VIR’s Thy Nguyet the key tools in promoting wind energy in the Vietnamese market.
investor permitted to start survey for giant offshore wind power farm

Investor permitted to start survey for giant offshore wind power farm

UK based Enterprize Energy (EE) announced it had received a licence to conduct survey for a giant wind power farm offshore Ke Ga cape in the south central province of Binh Thuan.
vietnam wind power 2019 solutions to mobilise capital for projects

Vietnam Wind Power 2019: solutions to mobilise capital for projects

Issuing green bond insurance and implementing M&A deals are two popular solutions to mobilise investment capital for clean energy, including wind power projects.
vietnam must remove regulatory challenges to encourage wind energy

Vietnam must remove regulatory challenges to encourage wind energy

Vietnam has to cope with regulatory challenges to attract investors and accelerate the development of wind power projects in the long term, experts recommended yesterday at the Vietnam Wind Power conference hosted by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in Hanoi.
taking advantage of the energy potential

Taking advantage of the energy potential

Vietnam’s increasing demand for energy, and the country’s large opportunities in wind energy, has caused many investors to turn their attention to Vietnam over the past few years. Katie O’Connell, associate of ACSV Legal Vietnam, explains that with a more bankable feed-in tariff and a subsequent increase in security for banks and investors, the wind industry is expected to open up for many more projects that may now come to fruition.
vietnam the market to watch in southeast asia

Vietnam the market to watch in Southeast Asia

A new report launched by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has outlined Vietnam’s role as a major driver in the sector for the entire region over the next few years
new regulations to put wind into sails of onshore and offshore energy projects

New regulations to put wind into sails of onshore and offshore energy projects

Vietnam is serious about the future growth of its energy sector, which will be spurred by solar energy, thermal power generation, and wind energy. Duong Manh Cuong, senior project officer of the GIZ Energy Support Programme through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, spoke to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the new and changing incentives with wind power projects.
2nd edition of vietnam wind power to kick off on june 11

2nd edition of Vietnam Wind Power to kick off on June 11

Following the successful first edition in June 2018, the Global Wind Energy Council will hold the second Vietnam Wind Power Conference in Hanoi on June 11-12, 2019, in partnership with GIZ and the Danish and Irish embassies.  
french bank named financial adviser for ke ga wind power project

French bank named financial adviser for Ke Ga wind power project

French bank Société Générale has been chosen to be the financial adviser for the initial phase of the Ke Ga offshore wind power project – the world’s biggest project of its kind at present.
110 million wind farm kicked off in bac lieu

$110 million wind farm kicked off in Bac Lieu

Kicking off the construction of the first phase of Dong Hai 1 wind farm will open up new prospects in the field of renewable energy, not only in Bac Lieu, but also in the entire Mekong Delta.   
quang tri to build wind project

Quang Tri to build wind project

The Peoples Committee of the central province of Quang Tri has approved Huong Linh 3 Wind Power JSC to invest in a wind power plant project with total capital of VND1.53 trillion (US$65.8 million).
new tech and incentives helping to reduce costs

New tech and incentives helping to reduce costs

Vietnam’s renewable energy is enjoying a positive outlook thanks to policies offering incentives, more competitiveness among supply chains, and further technological improvements that serve to reduce the cost of solar and wind power. Phuong Thu reports.
binh thuan urges grid upgrade as renewables spike

Binh Thuan urges grid upgrade as renewables spike

With the highest solar energy potential in Vietnam, the ­central province of Binh Thuan has asked the government to take urgent action to upgrade the province’s power grid and minimise conflicts with ongoing wind power projects.