new prices set for transitional solar and wind projects

New prices set for transitional solar and wind projects

On January 7, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien set the new framework for electricity prices of transitional solar and wind power projects.
vietnam offshore wind power sparks influx of foreign investment nikkei asia

Vietnam offshore wind power sparks influx of foreign investment: Nikkei Asia

Nikkei Asia, a news service in Japan, ran an article on January 6 saying that Vietnam's offshore wind power sparks an influx of foreign investment.
practical ideas for cleaner energy

Practical ideas for cleaner energy

The world is facing unprecedented challenges to energy security, rising inflation, and a narrowing time window to limit dangerous global heating. Ben Blackwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council, explains why governments around the world must take decisive action on climate change and bolster energy security.
envision energy turbine blades break at power plant

Envision Energy turbine blades break at power plant

One of the 22 wind power turbines at Ia Pet - Dak Doa 1 farm, provided by Chinese manufacturer Envision Energy, cracked and broke during maintenance. Gia Lai Department of Industry and Trade has asked the investors to report and explain.
bim group and adb sign 107 million clean energy package

Bim Group and ADB sign $107 million clean energy package

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $107 million financial package with BIM Wind Power JSC, a subsidiary of BIM Group, to support the operation of an 88MW wind farm in Ninh Thuan province on Vietnam’s southcentral coast.
wind power bonanza there for the taking in vietnam

Wind power bonanza there for the taking in Vietnam

In Vietnam, new markets are emerging daily as more investors demonstrate attraction for wind power projects, and Power Engineering Consulting JSC 4 (EVNPECC4) is deemed to have strong capability in power grids, renewable energy, surveys, and more. The company’s chairman Le Cao Quyen talked to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the challenges and policy suggestions to develop wind power in Vietnam.
local foreign tie ups add to energy promise

Local-foreign tie-ups add to energy promise

Foreign direct investment continues to play a key role in driving Vietnam’s transition towards renewable energy via greenfield investments, as well as the merger and acquisition channels.
vietnam capable of wind power windfall

Vietnam capable of wind power windfall

While wind power could offer endless opportunities, and new markets are emerging daily as more regions define their ambitions on marine energy, a policy gap in Vietnam continues to concern some players.
european corporations take part in growing vietnams green economy

European corporations take part in growing Vietnam's green economy

Regional business executives of leading European corporations in various sectors met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2022 on November 28 in Ho Chi Minh City.
pne ag and binh dinh cooperate to develop 46 billion wind farm

PNE AG and Binh Dinh cooperate to develop $4.6 billion wind farm

Binh Dinh People’s Committee and PNE AG – a multinational wind power group – signed an agreement to develop a $4.6 billion offshore wind farm on November 21.
ministry of industry and trade may issue renewable energy price framework in late november

Ministry of Industry and Trade may issue renewable energy price framework in late November

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is expected to complete the appraisal of the new renewable energy price framework on November 25-30, which is a basis for Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to negotiate the specific price with the investors.
newest draft of power development plan viii comes with several highlights

Newest draft of Power Development Plan VIII comes with several highlights

Stakeholders expect the latest draft of the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP 8) to be soon approved, paving the way to kick-start fresh investment projects in the power sector.
bespoke answers vital for offshore wind gains

Bespoke answers vital for offshore wind gains

Offshore wind is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in the world, and is set to be a transformative force for the global energy transition. Bui Vinh Thang, country manager in Vietnam at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), told VIR’s Nguyen Thu how future policy for steady and sustainable growth can be ensured, providing sufficient time for the industry to take off and mature in Vietnam.
proposals to promote vietnams energy transition

Proposals to promote Vietnam's energy transition

The energy elasticity coefficient in Vietnam for the 2016-2020 period averaged 1.67, a relatively high figure compared to some other countries that could prompt the need for more drastic remedy measures.
vietnam wind power 2022 to be held on december 1 2 in hanoi

Vietnam Wind Power 2022 to be held on December 1-2 in Hanoi

Vietnam Wind Power 2022 is to be held on December 1-2 in Hanoi and is expected to be a crucial event to gather key stakeholders in the wind industry to facilitate Vietnam’s just transition to a greener economy.