long an to have first solar farm

Long An to have first solar farm

The 50.2-hectare solar farm of BCG Bang Duong Energy JSC, an affiliate of Bamboo Capital Group, is the first such project in the locality and will contribute an annual 60 million kWh to the national electric grid.
solar rooftop a major driver of green growth

Solar rooftop a major driver of green growth

Local and foreign investors are racing to register solar power projects in Vietnam to reap the benefits of the feed-in-tariff of 9.35 US cents, with solar rooftop considered a key driver to create a more stable power supply in the near future and put Vietnam on a greener path. VIR’s Phuong Thu reports.
abb factory in vietnam inaugurates solar power installation

ABB factory in Vietnam inaugurates solar power installation

ABB has installed a 75 kWp solar power installation to inject more than 50kW of clean power into its high-voltage and distribution solutions factory in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
developing solar power in vietnam

Developing solar power in Vietnam

As of June 10, 2018, 100 solar power projects had been added to provincial and national power development plans, a move to realise the Prime Minister's Deccision 11/2017/QD-TTg on mechanisms encouraging solar power projects in Vietnam.
thai investors jump into renewable energy sector in vietnam

Thai investors jump into renewable energy sector in Vietnam

In addition to the retail, beer manufacturing, and plastic sector, Thai investors have increased their investment in the renewable energy sector, with the aim to diversify their operations in Vietnam.
bgrim acquires phu yen solar power project for 352 millionbr

B.Grim acquires Phu Yen solar power project for $35.2 million

B. Grimm Power Plc. has completed the $35.2 million acquisition of solar photovoltaic power project in Vietnam as part of the expansion of its portfolio of overseas renewable power projects.
wind power needs some tailwind

Wind power needs some tailwind

Despite the feed-in-tariff for wind power not being as high as for solar power, numerous investors still expressed willingness to develop projects.
pv manufacturers go head to head

PV manufacturers go head to head

Solar potential mapping projects are underway around the world, and Vietnam could become an attractive destination for solar photovoltaics manufacturers to meet the increasing demand both overseas and domestically. The race between major and minor players is heating up. Van Thu reports.
ha tinh to build two solar power plants

Ha Tinh to build two solar power plants

Two new solar power plants are scheduled to be built in the central province of Ha Tinh, with total capacity of 58MWp.
renewables lag behind the potential

Renewables lag behind the potential

The low feed-in tariff for wind power is causing a collective delay in wind power projects all across the country, as investors are waiting for prices to increase so their plants can become profitable. Some are now turning to developing solar power projects instead, but it remains unclear whether the country will be able to fulfil its potential.
bim signs for largest solar plant in southeast asia

BIM signs for largest solar plant in Southeast Asia

One of Vietnam’s leading private groups, BIM Group, will partner with Philippines-based AC Energy, Ayala Corporation’s energy arm, to develop the BIM Solar power plant in Ninh Thuan province to turn it into the largest solar power plant in Southeast Asia.   
in hcm city households sell solar power to grid

In HCM City, households sell solar power to grid

The HCM City Electricity Corporation encourages households to instal rooftop solar panels and now there are 475 of them connected to its grid with a total capacity of nearly 5.3MW.
first solar power purchase contract signed

First solar power purchase contract signed

Electric Power Trading Company (EPTC), an arm of Electricity of Vietnam, and India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Co Ltd on Monday signed a power purchase agreement for the solar power project SP Infra 1 Plant in Ninh Thuan Province.
siemens provides equipment for vietnams largest solar farm

Siemens provides equipment for Vietnam’s largest solar farm

Siemens has won the contract to supply systems to its Vietnamese customer Trung Nam Group and put the country’s largest solar farm into operation.
policies encourage renewable energy development

Policies encourage renewable energy development

New preferential policies have encouraged both local and international firms to invest in renewable energy, according to authorities.