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Soc Trang attractive to wind power developers
19-08-2019 13:12
The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has risen to an attractive destination for investors in renewable energy, especially wind power.
Vietnam seeks IFC’s support for renewable energy development
16-08-2019 17:04
Vietnam hopes to receive assistance from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to early invest in power transmission lines at key areas to release capacity of power plants, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Provinces, experts call for allowing private capital in power grid construction
13-08-2019 08:00
With power transmission lines and sub-stations getting overloaded in some provinces, authorities and experts have urged the Government to allow renewable energy investors to install transmission systems and transfer them to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for operation.
Phu Yen begins to build solar-powered lighting system
30-07-2019 11:28
The central province of Phu Yen began construction on the second stage of the first solar-powered public lighting system for Tuy Hoa city’s walking street, which will make it the first urban area in central Vietnam lit by renewable energy.
Promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement: Experts
22-07-2019 15:05
Along with its rapid economic growth, Vietnam’s electricity demand is also increasing strongly, at around 10 per cent a year, causing huge pressure on the energy sector, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
GE brings next-gen wind turbine to Vietnam
22-07-2019 09:00
With the recent rise of renewables in Vietnam triggered by the growing demand for electricity and conducive policies, wind power projects are stealing the spotlight with their high performance and green values. Jérôme Pécresse, president and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, told VIR’s Huong Nguyen about the potential of renewable energy in Vietnam.
Solar power a victim of its own success
17-07-2019 15:24
Lured in by the feed-in tariff of 9.35 US cents for solar projects, investors are lining up for approval to generate gigawatts of power in the central provinces of Vietnam where solar irradiation is the strongest. However, the current grid is not ready to handle this incoming onslaught, putting renewable energy projects in risk and serving a valuable lesson for planners and latecomers.
Central Vietnam greets influx of infrastructure
09-07-2019 08:00
The abundant potential for tourism and renewable energy development has turned Vietnam’s central region into an investment hotbed.
Tailoring renewables to next-gen needs
08-07-2019 08:00
GE has made a bet on Vietnam 25 years ago and has been enjoying the fruits of its foresight as Vietnam grew spectacularly. Wouter Van Wersch, president and CEO of GE in the ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea (ASEAN-ANP) told VIR’s Hoang Anh about the corporation’s new call for the future, involving renewable energy and radically customised solutions to fit the development needs of each and every market.
Largest renewable energy project in Central Vietnam starts operation
25-06-2019 14:13
With the total investment capital of VND4.98 trillion ($216.52 million), Hoa Hoi solar power plant is the largest renewable energy project in Central Vietnam.
Thai Solar Energy eyes joint-ventures in Vietnam and Taiwan
21-06-2019 06:44
The Bangkok-based renewable energy solutions firm Thai Solar Energy Pcl. is aiming to expand its international footprint by forming joint ventures in Vietnam and Taiwan.
Renewable energy to dispel outages
19-06-2019 15:00
The country is forecast to face bigger power shortages after 2020 due to many power projects in the revised master power plan falling behind schedule, especially in southern provinces. This is forcing Vietnam’s government to address delays and make full use of the potential of renewable energy development. Phuong Thu reports.
Taking advantage of the energy potential
11-06-2019 09:57
Vietnam’s increasing demand for energy, and the country’s large opportunities in wind energy, has caused many investors to turn their attention to Vietnam over the past few years. Katie O’Connell, associate of ACSV Legal Vietnam, explains that with a more bankable feed-in tariff and a subsequent increase in security for banks and investors, the wind industry is expected to open up for many more projects that may now come to fruition.
Vietnam the market to watch in Southeast Asia
11-06-2019 09:46
A new report launched by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has outlined Vietnam’s role as a major driver in the sector for the entire region over the next few years
Korean investors eye investment in renewable energy
10-06-2019 16:09
Korean investors are keen to invest in renewable energy due to its potential and the incentives that Vietnam has offered to foreign investors, an HSBC official has said.
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