tepco joins coc san hydropower plant

TEPCO joins Coc San hydropower plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) recently completed the purchase of 36.38 per cent stake in Viet Hydro Pte., Ltd. (Viet Hydro), the majority shareholder of Lao Cai Renewable Energy JSC (Lao Cai Renewable Energy), from InfraCo Asia Development Pte., Ltd. (InfraCo Asia), marking its first hydropower project outside of Japan.
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.
vietnam renewable energy report 2018

Vietnam Renewable Energy Report 2018

Vietnam Renewable Energy Report 2018 will highlight key points including market growth rate, Vietnam's potential within industry and following risks.
first 35mw solar power plant in vietnam goes online

First 35MW solar power plant in Vietnam goes online

The first 35MW TTC Phong Dien Solar Plant has been put into operation in Vietnam, adding to the trend of renewable energy production and consumption across the nation.
innovating to deal with urban issues

Innovating to deal with urban issues

In the midst of frenetic urbanisation, the shift to renewable energy and decreasing the country’s carbon footprint is becoming more imperative. AkzoNobel, through innovative solutions, aims to play a key role in addressing these challenges.
a smarter grid for renewable energy needs

A smarter grid for renewable energy needs

Balancing variable power supply and demand has always been a challenge, but as the renewable share of total generation in many countries is growing, this challenge is becoming more critical.  At the same time, this challenge is also driving a new opportunities for digital solutions at the edge of the power grid. VIR’s Phuong Thu reports.
wind power price rise a positive sign for vns renewable energy development

Wind power price rise a positive sign for VN’s renewable energy development

Higher feed-in tariffs for wind power projects in Vietnam will help push forward the completion of many projects and ensure they begin operation.
foreign investors seek ma deals in renewables

Foreign investors seek M&A deals in renewables

Thanks to Vietnam’s incentive policies issued to lure investment capital into the renewable energy sector, foreign investors are expanding in the country through mergers and acquisitions deals.
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.
stoxplus six key takeaways from vietnam renewable energy conference

StoxPlus: Six key takeaways from Vietnam renewable energy conference

Developing a bankable PPA and striking key factors in successful renewable energy deals are two of the six key takeaways from Vietnam Renewable Energy Conference, co-organsed by StoxPlus and Eurocham on August 23.
3rd renewable energy week starts tomorrow

3rd Renewable Energy Week starts tomorrow

The 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Week on August 21-26, 2018 will focus on discussing how to remove barriers facing renewable energy, making it feasible in Vietnam.
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.
seeking fit hike for bagasse power

Seeking FiT hike for bagasse power

The sugar industry is calling for increased feed-in tariffs for bagasse-fired power in hopes of luring additional investment to such renewable energy projects.
vice president urges japans fukuoka prefecture to increase investment in vietnam

Vice President urges Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture to increase investment in Vietnam

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has asked Governor of Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, Hiroshi Ogawa, to boost its investment in Vietnam in auto manufacturing, digital technology, renewable energy, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, and clean agriculture.
wb funded project helps vn renewable energy development

WB-funded project helps VN renewable energy development

The Renewable Energy Development Project (REDP) worth US$204 million has helped Vietnamese enterprises develop renewable energy projects and state agencies improve policies and overcome difficulties in mobilizing funds for renewable energy development.