a journey to bring lunar new year gifts to student of ethnic minorities in quang binh

A journey to bring Lunar New Year gifts to student of ethnic minorities in Quang Binh

Nearly 600 Lunar New Year gift packages, totaling VND500 million ($21,740) in value, were offered by YDA Vietnam, Tay Thien Grand Mandala Stupa, and CME Solar to teachers and students from ethnic groups in the remote region of Bo Trach, Quang Binh.
renewable efficiency for vietnamese cities

Renewable efficiency for Vietnamese cities

Energy developer Copper Mountain Energy JSC (CME) is carrying out the first renewables venture at a Vietnamese airport. CEO Bui Trung Kien talked with VIR’s Nhat Ha why the initiative is important, and how the company’s moves will ultimately benefit both customers and the environment.
dak lak approves two wind plants

Dak Lak approves two wind plants

The People's Committee of the Central Highlands of Dak Lak has granted in-principle investment approval to two wind energy project, expected to cost over 2.21 trillion VND (96 million USD).
desire for long term tactics in solar power

Desire for long-term tactics in solar power

Although Vietnam began to develop solar power plants just about three years ago, the initially achieved capacities have been outstanding. However, the short terms of the government’s previous two incentive programmes have left many projects stagnating, leading to unused potential.
balancing out growth across power sources

Balancing out growth across power sources

Last year saw a contrast in wind and solar power development practices. Bui Van Thinh, chairman of the Binh Thuan Wind and Solar Energy Association, delves into the factors behind the situation and suggests a remedy.
50mwp solar power plant inaugurated in binh dinh province

50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province

Privately-held Vietnam Viet Renewable Energy JSC held the inauguration ceremony of the 50MWp My Hiep Solar Power Plant on January 21, putting the plant into commercial operation.    
booming solar power signal for worry or delight

Booming solar power: signal for worry or delight?

Vietnam’s rooftop solar sector has broken a record for its installed capacity within one year, with the country adding roughly 9,000 megawatt peak before December 31 for the second-round feed-in tariff.
solar power capacity to be cut due to oversupply

Solar power capacity to be cut due to oversupply

Nguyen Duc Ninh, Director of the National Power Regulation Centre, has said Vietnam will cut its renewable electricity capacity due to oversupply.
abb supporting regions biggest floating solar complex

ABB supporting region’s biggest floating solar complex

ABB has supplied secondary skid units to Gia Hoet Tam Bo floating solar complex, the largest floating solar complex in the region, that has helped it reach commercial operation while also supporting the region’s development in renewable energy.
new energy renewable and efficiency model applied at tan son nhat airport

New energy renewable and efficiency model applied at Tan Son Nhat Airport

Copper Mountain Energy JSC has inaugurated the first phase of its rooftop solar power project at Tan Son Nhat International Airport's cargo terminal.
quickfire tactics smash solar rooftop targets

Quickfire tactics smash solar rooftop targets

Rooftop solar installation figures are five years ahead of schedule in Vietnam, thanks to intensive and short-term focus on policy as well as fewer investing barriers in issues such as technical standards.
an giang has new solar power

An Giang has new solar power

The Sao Mai-An Giang solar power plant, invested by the Sao Mai Group in the southern province of An Giang, has been completed and expects to generate nearly 400 million kWh of electricity to the national grid each year, the group announced on January 12.
ninh thuan working to establish itself as national renewable energy centre

Ninh Thuan working to establish itself as national renewable energy centre

With highly favourable natural conditions, the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is preparing a plan to become a renewable energy centre in Vietnam and to develop the sector into a pillar of the local economy.
prioritising a national renewables plan

Prioritising a national renewables plan

With breakthrough provisions on national energy development, Vietnam’s National Energy Development Strategy towards 2030 and with a vision until 2045 will open up enormous opportunities for the private sector to participate in energy development. John Rockhold, chairman of the Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group, writes on recommendations that would improve the sustainability, reliability, and affordability of Vietnam’s energy system.
87 million solar power plant inaugurated in khanh hoa

$87 million solar power plant inaugurated in Khanh Hoa

Privately-held KN Van Ninh Solar Power Investment and Development Co., Ltd. has just launched KN Van Ninh Solar Power Plant project in Khanh Hoa province in Vietnam’s southcentral coast.