international partners commit to help vietnam realising net zero emissions

International partners commit to help Vietnam realising net zero emissions

The United Nations and development partners, during discussions with Vietnamese ministries and sectors, expressed their willingness to support Vietnam in achieving the goal of net zero emission and energy transition.
vietnam to cut gas power capacity in electricity development plan

Vietnam to cut gas power capacity in electricity development plan

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been told to finalise the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045, focusing on reducing coal power plants.
cooperation for solar power development in green park vinh phuc clinched

Cooperation for solar power development in Green Park Vinh Phuc clinched

Today in Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Binh Xuyen Green Park Co., Ltd. – a member of YSL Group – and SkyX Solar JSC – a member of VinaCapital and EDF Renewables – signed an MoU on investment cooperation for green energy construction in Green Park Vinh Phuc.
moit recommends unfinished wind solar farms negotiate energy prices

MoIT recommends unfinished wind, solar farms negotiate energy prices

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has asked the Prime Minister about the mechanism for ongoing solar power and transitional wind power projects to enjoy the incentive price.
vietnam has first jcm eco lease scheme project registered

Vietnam has first JCM Eco Lease scheme project registered

An eco-lease solar power project is set to be implemented under cooperation between the Vietnamese and Japanese governments.
renewable energy sources not fully tapped experts

Renewable energy sources not fully tapped: experts

The potential of renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar power, is one of the keys to Vietnam’s energy transformation towards carbon neutrality, but barriers stemming from the unresponsive transmission network and pricing mechanism is wasting the capacity of billions of kWh of electricity, according to experts.
undp roundtable to tackle energy transition financing

UNDP roundtable to tackle energy transition financing

On July 29, the "Finance and Governance Accelerators for a Just Energy Transition" roundtable hosted by Vietnam Investment Review in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam will dig into policy options on financial development toward a just energy transition.
realising vietnams just energy transition

Realising Vietnam’s just energy transition

Vietnam is set to achieve net-zero by 2050. The announcement by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow was a turning point in the country’s journey to sustainable development. The seriousness of intent and purposeful planning towards this net-zero commitment, with related pledges on reforestation and phasing out coal, has established Vietnam as a leader in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and limit the negative impact of climate change.
tasks solutions set to fulfill cop26 commitments

Tasks, solutions set to fulfill COP26 commitments

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on July 25 signed a decision approving the project on tasks and solutions to implement outcomes of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
solar self users seeking parity

Solar self-users seeking parity

A chasm between mechanisms and inconstant guidelines in localities is making it difficult for developers to install rooftop solar power for self-use.
leaders register for renewable energy event

Leaders register for renewable energy event

The Future Energy Show Vietnam and The Solar Show Vietnam – the largest energy events in the nation – return to Ho Chi Minh City once again this July. After an absence of more than three years, they mark the first time that energy leaders have been able to gather on such a scale since 2019.
grand energy aims require direction

Grand energy aims require direction

In order to realise its climate pledges, Vietnam is looking into alternative energy sources, but the sluggish development of the nation’s key power development plan is likely to keep its ambitions out of reach.
energy efficient buildings on the rise in vietnam

Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Vietnam

Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Vietnam to achieve its environmental objectives.
ninh thuan leads country in renewables development by turning difficulties into opportunities

Ninh Thuan leads country in renewables development by turning difficulties into opportunities

The south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan has made leaps and bounds to become Vietnam’s leading locality in renewable energy development.
scenarios offer clarity for renewables

Scenarios offer clarity for renewables

Bringing together authorities and investors in a transparent manner on appropriate risk-sharing and design of a conducive regulatory framework are considered vital activities for developing new industries for offshore wind, attendees heard at the launch of a new national energy report.