location based fit proposed from july

Location-based FiT proposed from July

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has just released an updated draft on encouraging development of solar power projects in Vietnam. Significantly, the draft decision provides for a second feed-in-tariff at rates varying by location for application from July 1, 2019. Frederick Burke, managing partner of Baker McKenzie, and Nguyen Thanh Hai, associate of the firm’s Hanoi office, explain more.
race hots up over solar panel manufacturers

Race hots up over solar panel manufacturers

Amid the growing global demand, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for manufacturers of solar photovoltaics.
abbs solid presence continues

ABB’s solid presence continues

While Vietnam looks to ­renewable ­energy sources to meet the country’s power generation needs, a pioneering tech leader has become a key partner in providing solar ­products and solutions across more than 20 projects in the past year, contributing towards a greener path for Vietnam.
rooftop solar to ensure renewable energy future

Rooftop solar to ensure renewable energy future

With Vietnam’s energy demand projected to increase by more than 10 per cent annually in the next five years and required power capacity to double, the country is moving to diversify its energy mix, including plans to generate more power from renewable sources. The rooftop solar market will be essential for Vietnam to meet its massive energy needs. Phuong Thu reports.
ninh thuans first solar power plant connected to national grid

Ninh Thuan’s first solar power plant connected to national grid

BP Solar 1 solar power plant in the south central province of Ninh Thuan was inaugurated on Sunday, becoming the first Vietnamese-constructed solar power project to be connected to the national grid.
two solar power plants begin construction in phu yen province

Two solar power plants begin construction in Phu Yen province

The south-central province of Phu Yen greets two solar power projects that responded to the prime minister’s cal for renewable energy development.  
gold fever in energy sector

Gold fever in energy sector

The list of renewable energy projects registered by both foreign and domestic investors in the country has been growing consistently since the feed-in-tariff hike, but further work is required to meet the goals.
eu da nang begin solar power project

EU, Da Nang begin solar power project

Da nang, in co-operation with the European Union (EU), has launched a pilot project to develop solar energy in the city.
home solar power systems shine in hcm city

Home solar power systems shine in HCM City

Hundreds of households in Ho Chi Minh City have been benefiting from homegrown solar power systems.
solar rooftop panels ease thirst for power

Solar rooftop panels ease thirst for power

With the prospects of power shortages in the coming time as well as concerns about transmission line and grid connection, solar rooftop panels could ease power demand, while contributing to sustainable development. VIR’s Phuong Thu reports on what makes rooftop solar panels shine in Vietnam.
investors withdraw from solar power project in binh thuan

Investors withdraw from solar power project in Binh Thuan

Solar power investors seem to be “running away” from Binh Thuan as the electric grid in the area is overload.
optimising the efficiency of solar power investment

Optimising the efficiency of solar power investment

To deliver a true picture of the current situation of the national power network, particularly with regards to solar power investment, the National Load Dispatch Centre (A0) has recently announced calculations centred on the proposed load dispatch capacity of solar power plants based on the power purchase agreements that were signed and are under negotiation. Nguyen Duc Cuong, director of A0, explained how this can help investors make the right decisions over project investment efficiency.
central province aims to commission solar power plants next year

Central province aims to commission solar power plants next year

The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is striving to bring the solar power plants in its territory to operation in 2019, according to local authorities.
banks race to fund green energy projects

Banks race to fund green energy projects

Commercial banks are rushing to provide loans for green energy projects amid a wave of investment in the growing industry, dubbed a landmark for the country’s renewable energy outlook.
siemens boosts the solar industry in vietnam

Siemens boosts the solar industry in Vietnam

Vietnam is searching for new methods to produce clean energy, and solar power is considered one of the key sources of energy for the future of the country. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how Vietnam can soon realise this dream, with solar power projects finding popularity.