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.
nhon trach 2 thermal power plant under dual pressures

Nhon Trach 2 Thermal Power Plant under dual pressures

The soaring price of gas and the dropping price of gasoline products in collaboration with the pressure from renewable energy are putting Nhon Trach 2 Thermal Power Plant in a tight spot.
methods to achieve growth in tandem with energy goals

Methods to achieve growth in tandem with energy goals

As Vietnam’s economy is experiencing significant growth, so is its demand for energy consumption. The industrial sector, followed by the transport one, requires the highest growth rate and in fact also consumes the largest amount of energy. Energy efficiency, among others, is an integral part of reaching economic growth with the lowest possible amount of CO2 emissions.
samsung electronics vietnam to purchase renewable energy directly from producers

Samsung Electronics Vietnam to purchase renewable energy directly from producers?

Samsung Electronics Vietnam has requested the Vietnamese government for authorisation to directly purchase renewable energy from producers.
strong dppa scheme desired

Strong DPPA scheme desired

The Minister of Industry and Trade is likely to sign a draft circular regulating a pilot project for electricity purchases and sales between renewable energy generators and consumers under direct power purchase agreements. However, while the ministry is gaining support from some organisations, experts advise designing the schemes in an appropriate manner.
mekong delta long term future relying on renewables

Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables

The latest draft of the country’s power development plan puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run.
adjusting to new energy methods in ninh thuan

Adjusting to new energy methods in Ninh Thuan

The development of renewable energy is deemed necessary to generate benefits for all aspects of socioeconomic development. However, some unwelcome risks have yet to be solved, especially when it comes to citizens in the vicinity of huge wind turbines or solar panels in some Vietnamese environments. 
ge renewable energy secures second wind farm project in binh thuan province

GE Renewable Energy secures second wind farm project in Binh Thuan province

GE Renewable Energy has been awarded a contract by local partner Vietnam Joint-stock Construction Electricity Corporation (VNECO) to supply eight of GE’s 3.8-137MW wind turbines to support the construction of Thuan Nhien Phong (TNP) wind farm in Binh Thuan province in Vietnam’s southcentral coast, according to the company’s recent statement.
amazon announces first renewable energy project in singapore

Amazon announces first renewable energy project in Singapore

Amazon is the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, and on March 19 has announced the first renewable energy project in Singapore, a 62MW solar project made up of a series of solar panels mounted on a ground system.
shake up for solar power investment

Shake-up for solar power investment

The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority of Vietnam has submitted a report that requests approval of the prime minister’s draft decision on selection of investors for grid-connected solar power projects in Vietnam. Baker McKenzie’s managing partner Frederick Burke and special counsel Nguyen Thanh Hai outline the main changes and proposed regulations for investors.
uk investors eye renewable energy in vietnam

UK investors eye renewable energy in Vietnam

Investors from the UK were showing significant interest in investing in renewable energy projects in Vietnam, especially wind power, expecting the Vietnamese Government to introduce long-term support policies as well as simplification of procedures for project implementation.
ge renewable energy to build first wind farm in lam dong province

GE Renewable Energy to build first wind farm in Lam Dong province

GE Renewable Energy has just announced that it has been awarded a contract by Ocean Renewable Energy JSC to supply a total of 15 of GE’s 4MW-137 wind turbines to support the construction of Cau Dat Wind Farm, the first wind farm in Lam Dong province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region.
vietnam among top three leading nations in renewable energy shift in asia pacific

Vietnam among top three leading nations in renewable energy shift in Asia Pacific

Vietnam is among top three nations leading the shift to renewable energy in Asia Pacific, according to the latest research from IHS Markit.
power structure balance required

Power structure balance required

Vietnam’s energy sector has been developing rapidly throughout the last few years, in which renewables show the strongest development. However, the existing imbalance between power generation and transmission threatens the national power supply. As such, relevant government agencies are now tasked with finding sustainable approaches to tackle the situation.