measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind solar power development

Measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind, solar power development

Experts sought measures to increase the localisation rate in wind and solar power development in Vietnam during a conference in Hanoi on December 14, aiming to realise the Party and State’s orientations and policies regarding technology application, transfer and development in the energy industry.
indonesia saudi arabia to build floating solar plants

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to build floating solar plants

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN is partnering with Saudi Arabia's energy company, ACWA Power, to build two floating solar power plants on Lake Singkarak in West Sumatra and Saguling Reservoir in West Java.
sao do group and cme solar company to invest in rooftop solar in nam dinh vu ip

Sao Do Group and CME Solar Company to invest in rooftop solar in Nam Dinh Vu IP

In pursuit of the government's sustainable development objectives, Sao Do Group and CME Solar Investment JSC (CME Solar) have joined forces to invest in a rooftop solar power system within Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (IP) in Haiphong.
moit steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

MoIT steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will wield an iron fist on delayed build-operate-transfer projects, giving a chance instead to ventures that switch from coal.
binh thuan ventures seek clarity with reserve overlaps

Binh Thuan ventures seek clarity with reserve overlaps

Power projects in the south-central province of Binh Thuan are struggling with land procedures due to the entanglement of titanium mineral planning and national mineral reserve areas.
draft on new green power pricing structure expected in november

Draft on new green power pricing structure expected in November

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently gathering data for a draft, expected in November, on the best approach to building a new pricing structure for solar and wind power.
rooftop solar plans may stifle industry

Rooftop solar plans may stifle industry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is proposing to encourage rooftop solar power in offices and homes – but not in service and production businesses or industrial zones, which has caused concern for foreign and local producers in implementation of carbon reduction commitments.
runergy pumps 293 million into silicon and semiconductor plant

Runergy pumps $293 million into silicon and semiconductor plant

Solar power titan Runergy has announced a $293 million investment into a silicon and semiconductor manufacturing facility in Vietnam's Southeast Nghe An Economic Zone, a move set to bolster Vietnam's burgeoning tech sector.
from aspiration to reality for pdp8

From aspiration to reality for PDP8

Weeks after the Vietnamese prime minister approved the national power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8), Hanoi and other major northern cities of Vietnam experienced serious electricity supply crunch. The PDP8, which will shape the country’s power development in the next decade, would be a good start to find a solution. Ngoc Nguyen, counsel at Hogan Lovells International LLP, explores the aspirational development goals set by the government and how to resolve the situation.
moit aims to incentivise private solar energy for home and office

MoIT aims to incentivise private solar energy for home and office

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has submitted to the government a draft mechanism that promotes the growth of rooftop solar power installed in homes and offices for private-use. Rooftop solar power for private use will be exempt from certain business and operation licences, and may be eligible for interest rate, tax, and fee incentives.
localities pinning hopes on pdp8 to help beat the heat

Localities pinning hopes on PDP8 to help beat the heat

With clear evidence that Vietnam’s electricity structure is creaking under the current heat and grid overload, the Power Development Plan VIII contains the acute task of successfully implementing an equitable energy transition in association with smart grid construction and advanced power system management in line with a greener outlook.
greenyellow investing in new wings rooftop solar power system

GreenYellow investing in New Wing's rooftop solar power system

GreenYellow, a French energy management company, has signed a deal to invest in a rooftop solar power project for New Wing Interconnect Technology Co., Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Foxconn Group.
cme solar offers scholarships to poor students in tinh bien

CME Solar offers scholarships to poor students in Tinh Bien

CME Solar has carried out an initiative granting scholarships and educational support packages to students and residents of Tinh Bien town in the southern province of An Giang.
wheels begin to turn for energy plan

Wheels begin to turn for energy plan

The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII could open up new space for the country to realise its green path and eliminate bottlenecks in deploying renewable energy.
malaysians tend to use solar power in concern of power bills

Malaysians tend to use solar power in concern of power bills

More Malaysian households and businesses are installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in a bid to bring down monthly electricity bills.