barrage of solar projects as cod deadline looms

Barrage of solar projects as COD deadline looms

Local investors are pushing for their solar farms to begin operation within weeks, as the number of applications for solar projects has skyrocketed thanks in part to recent government incentives on renewable energy.
making headway with draft solar power rules

Making headway with draft solar power rules

On April 12, the Ministry of Industry and Trade released the third updated draft of the decision of the prime minister on the mechanism for encouraging the development of solar power projects in Vietnam. Frederick Burke, managing partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, updates us on the draft policy of the feed-in tariff programme from July for solar power projects in the country.  
cluster of solar power plants inaugurated in ninh thuan

Cluster of solar power plants inaugurated in Ninh Thuan

A cluster of three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 330MWp in Thuan Nam district, the south central province of Ninh Thuan, was put into operation and connected to the national grid on April 27.
sai gon power to buy electricity from households with rooftop solar panels

Sai Gon Power to buy electricity from households with rooftop solar panels

The Sai Gon Power Company on April 25 signed net-metering contracts with households in districts 1 and 3 that have rooftop solar power panels.
quang ngai province has first solar power plant

Quang Ngai province has first solar power plant

The first solar power plant in the central province of Quang Ngai was inaugurated on April 26 in Duc Minh commune, Mo Duc district.
solarbk attends vietnams biggest international solar power conference

SolarBK attends Vietnam's biggest international solar power conference

The participation of SolarBK in the recent Solar Show Vietnam 2019 not only contributes to improving the image and position of the Vietnamese enterprises in the international community, but also gives domestic and foreign companies a clear insight into Vietnam’s efforts to achieve sustainable development in the power sector.
foreign investors splash the solar cash

Foreign investors splash the solar cash

International companies, especially those from China and the United States, are steadily flocking into Vietnam’s increasingly lucrative solar power equipment market.
abb supporting the ambition of buoyant renewables development

ABB supporting the ambition of buoyant renewables development

Vietnam is blessed with immense potential for clean renewable energy development, in which wind and solar power are considered as the key sources of energy for the future. Brian Hull, country managing director of ABB in Vietnam, discussed his belief that the country can soon realise this dream.
home solar system shines in vietnam

Home solar system shines in Vietnam

With a recently ­released incentive policy for renewables, as well as a solar panel price drop, solar rooftop installations are expected to contribute to meeting Vietnam’s increasing energy demand and alleviating grid pressure.
rooftop solar power can be game changing

Rooftop solar power can be game changing

Vietnam’s rapid GDP growth and accelerated development as a global manufacturing hub is creating an anticipated infrastructure problem, which is a growing power demand-supply gap. Samresh Kumar, managing director of Principal Investments at VinaCapital, shows why solar rooftop power presents a game changing solution.
international expos drive development of renewable energy in vietnam

International expos drive development of renewable energy in Vietnam

Returning on April 3-4, 2019 to GEM Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Solar Show Vietnam 2019 – co-located with the Power & Electricity Show Vietnam, the Energy Storage Show Vietnam, and the Wind Show Vietnam – will give a new push to the Vietnamese renewable energy market.
solar power ventures may lose fit deadline race

Solar power ventures may lose FiT deadline race

A total of 17 proposed solar power projects have been put on ice as they risk missing the deadline of the feed-in tariff of 9.35 cents that ends in June 2019 due to inconsistencies in the ­evaluation of the projects.
maximising the wind revolution in energy sector

Maximising the wind revolution in energy sector

With a recent rise of renewables in Vietnam triggered by the growing demand for electricity and conducive policies, solar power projects are outpacing wind power ones. How can wind development catch up with the solar boom in country?  Phuong Thu reports.
two solar power projects approved

Two solar power projects approved

Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Committee has granted in principle approval for two domestic enterprises to develop two solar power plants, with combined investment of more than VND1.5 trillion (US$64.4 million) in the province.
high cost casts a shadow on solar power

High cost casts a shadow on solar power

Luc Van Tan, a HCM City resident, is considering installing solar power panels on his 35sq.m rooftop to save on electricity bills.