stepping up green energy through direct purchase deals

Stepping up green energy through direct purchase deals

Vietnam-based groups from fashion brands to brewers are likely to miss their global climate change commitments if the long-awaited direct power purchase agreement for them fails to come online next year.
solar schemes generating energy and cutting emissions

Solar schemes generating energy and cutting emissions

Thanks to Vietnam’s efforts to diversify its power mix with a heavier focus on renewable energy projects, leaders say the country is now in a great position to build a sustainable future and attract foreign investment into clean and green energy.
rice husks from waste to new green energy

Rice husks: From waste to new green energy

Intensive efforts are underway with support from diverse stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.
green energy core value for sustainable development

Green energy - core value for sustainable development

Green energy certification is emerging as an indispensable factor for comprehensive and modern sustainable development as Vietnam and other economies are trying to unlock vast, low-cost energy resources.
iberdrola buys renewable energy assets in vietnam

Iberdrola buys renewable energy assets in Vietnam

Iberdrola, one of the largest global energy companies, has acquired renewable energy assets in Vietnam from German SOWITEC Group.
thai energy firm inks a deal with evn to supply wind power from laos to vietnam

Thai energy firm inks a deal with EVN to supply wind power from Laos to Vietnam

BCPG Pcl., a Thailand-based developer and owner of renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region, has entered into a power purchase agreement with Electricity of Vietnam for the development of a 600MW wind power plant in Laos to deliver green energy to Vietnam.
climate summit highlights urgency of sustainable action

Climate summit highlights urgency of sustainable action

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions and increasing support for green energy towards climate recovery and, to restoring its economy in a resilient and sustainable manner.
dppa pilot to prompt low carbon adoption

DPPA pilot to prompt low-carbon adoption

Vietnam’s much-awaited direct power purchase agreement pilot will be an effective tool for global companies to meet their sustainability commitments, but it remains to be seen how Vietnam can meet the green energy demand from global businesses.
banpu reveals green business plan strategy

Banpu reveals green business plan strategy

Leading global energy provider Banpu Pcl. has kicked off its 5-year business plan to drive a greener and smarter strategy forward by leveraging technology and digital tools across the organisation, accelerating the growth and transition towards green energy to embrace future trends.
sao mai group to develop three large scale projects in phu yen

Sao Mai Group to develop three large-scale projects in Phu Yen

Sao Mai Group is planning to invest in three large-scale projects in Phu Yen province, namely Sao Mai Hung Dung Phu Yen Hotel, Viet My A&V Hotel and Resort Complex, and Green Energy Tourism Urban project.
phu yen approves investment planning of first wind farm

Phu Yen approves investment planning of first wind farm

Phu Yen People’s Committee has allowed Song Cau Green Energy JSC to develop a wind farm, making it the first wind power project in the province.
first of its kind clean energy investment initiative for southeast asia

First-of-its-kind clean energy investment initiative for Southeast Asia

Major global philanthropic organisations are this week launching a first-of-its-kind high-risk philanthropic funding initiative aimed at crowding in more than $2.5 billion of private investments for clean energy projects in Southeast Asia.
two japanese companies develop green energy in cambodia

Two Japanese companies develop green energy in Cambodia

Two Japanese firms - renewable energy producer Aura Green Energy Co. and solar panel system provider WWB Corp - have teamed up to launch a hybrid power generation business combining biomass and solar energy in Cambodia in 2021, aiming to help secure stable power supply.
aboitizpower terminates wind farm purchase deal in vietnam

AboitizPower terminates wind farm purchase deal in Vietnam

Aboitiz Power Corporation from the Philippines has announced a decision to terminate its planned acquisition of Vietnam’s Mekong Wind due to a condition precedent being unmet by the agreed longstop date.
largest wind turbines in asia to power vietnam

Largest wind turbines in Asia to power Vietnam

GE’s Cypress platform wind turbines used in the second phase of the Mui Ne wind farm invested by The Blue Circle and AC Energy will be the largest rotor diameter for an onshore project in Asia (158 metres) and will be the first to transport blades in two pieces before assembly on site.