31-05-2023 18:05
Bamboo Capital Group's Phu My Solar Power Plant has just achieved a significant milestone as the earliest recognised commercial operation date (COD) for a transitional renewable energy project on May 30. The project is setting a high standard for others to follow and positions the company as a key player in driving the country's renewable energy transition.
26-05-2023 09:00
The Indian-based conglomerate Adani Group has proposed developing a $2 billion seaport in Vietnam, while also investing in wind and solar power plants.
23-05-2023 10:39
The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, is designed to improve the country’s energy security and set out a roadmap for developing energy sources towards a green path. However, realising the targets will be a profound challenge for all involved.
22-05-2023 15:17
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to accelerate the process of issuing electricity licenses for wind and solar power projects that have been completed but have not yet been put into operation.
19-05-2023 18:52
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha requested that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) amend regulations and offer specific instructions on the procedures for calculating and negotiating prices for transitional wind and solar power as soon as possible.
19-05-2023 10:03
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to take short-term solutions to ensure enough electricity for production, business and daily use at a meeting between permanent Cabinet members and ministries and agencies in Hanoi on May 18.
10-05-2023 16:29
Wind and solar power investors continued to voice their grievances over difficulties in price negotiations and extending project deadlines with the Power Trading Company (EVNEPTC), a subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Group, the sole power distributor in the market.
06-04-2023 10:11
To provide updates on the latest fire prevention technology and solutions for rooftop solar, SP Group, SolarEdge, and Unitek Trading Co., Ltd. (Unitek) will collaborate to organise the seminar Safe Investment Plan for Rooftop Solar Systems – Fire Prevention for Businesses in Ha Nam province on April 12.
24-03-2023 11:56
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has mandated that Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and investors in wind and solar power reach an agreement on energy rates by March 31.
23-03-2023 15:24
Ineffective pricing mechanisms could result in slowed or halted investment in wind and solar energy projects in Vietnam, making it harder to ensure a just energy transition.
09-03-2023 14:38
The country’s Power Development Plan VIII is now roughly three years behind schedule and way off the prime minister’s demand that “preparation must be one step ahead” because of disparities in solar power statistics.
09-03-2023 07:50
On March 3, DAT Solar – both a major EPC contractor and a comprehensive supplier of rooftop solar power products – successfully organised a workshop on optimal rooftop solar technology and products for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) projects in 2023 along with introducing prominent features of novel products by its strategic partners, Sungrow and Canadian Solar (CSI).
08-03-2023 16:04
SP Group, a sustainable energy solutions provider in Asia Pacific, has acquired 100 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar power assets in Vietnam, showing a long-term commitment to the country.
08-03-2023 10:59
Global renewable energy developer, BayWa r.e., has announced its collaboration with Swedish shoe manufacturer and sustainability pioneer, Icebug, for the Decarbonising Apparel Manufacturing in Vietnam – On-Site Rooftop Solar Group Procurement programme. Initiated by the Clean Energy Investment Accelerator, the Apparel Impact Institute, and the IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative, the pilot was first rolled out in 2021.
22-02-2023 16:52
Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.