rok firm invests 200 million usd in solar power in vietnam

RoK firm invests 200 million USD in solar power in Vietnam

Nami Solar, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Nami Energy company, and SK Ecoplant, a member of the Republic of Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, sealed a joint venture deal on January 24 to pump 200 million USD into solar energy development in Vietnam.
solutions coming thick and fast for draft pdp

Solutions coming thick and fast for draft PDP

The policymakers of the latest draft of Vietnam’s mammoth Power Development Plan VIII see themselves confronted with additional wind and solar demand, as well as the scrutiny of a deputy prime minister, requiring the Ministry of Industry and Trade to remedy issues to meet the national goals of energy security and net zero emissions by 2050.
no more wind and solar power sources to be added this year

No more wind and solar power sources to be added this year

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will not add any more wind and solar power into this year's plan, due to a lack of input facilities to transfer them to the national grid.
2021 remains gap year for solar developers

2021 remains gap year for solar developers

After a boom in solar development thanks to incentives given in 2020, Vietnam held back due to a policy gap that has pushed investors into an awkward situation this year.
rooftop solar power taking off in industrial zones

Rooftop solar power taking off in industrial zones

Industrial zone developers are interested in building infrastructure facilities in collaboration with the installation of rooftop solar power, which contributes to helping Vietnam realise commitments on greenhouse gas reduction.
four provinces propose adding wind and solar power projects to pdp8

Four provinces propose adding wind and solar power projects to PDP8

Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Quang Ninh, and Thai Binh provinces have recently sent proposals to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to add a series of wind and solar power projects to the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
cme solar wins prestigious prize at solar future awards 2021

CME Solar wins prestigious prize at Solar Future Awards 2021

CME Solar Investment JSC (CMES) was named the Solar Power Project Investor of the Year at Solar PV Vietnam 2021 Virtual and the Solar Future Awards Ceremony in Shanghai, China on November 9.
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.
the women changing the face of energy in vietnam

The women changing the face of energy in Vietnam

Many women are leading and motivating the country’s business community in its development, embodying Vietnam’s power and serving as role models for today’s youngsters. This week, Vietnam Investment Review is again highlighting the women that are inspiring the next revolution in clean energy, breaking down stereotypes in engineering, and offering their keys on how young female minds can be nurtured in order to create a better world for all.
skyx solar invests 100 million in 200mwp rooftop solar capacity in next three years

SkyX Solar invests $100 million in 200MWp rooftop solar capacity in next three years

EDF Renewables, an international leader in renewable energy, on October 13 made a significant investment in SkyX Energy, the holding company of SkyX Solar, a rooftop solar power developer and a VinaCapital subsidiary.
suggestions to address draft power plan shortcomings

Suggestions to address draft power plan shortcomings

Independent scientific organisations and many development partners have made efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s development of renewable energy, while ceasing to develop new coal power plants.
balanced planning in the works for power

Balanced planning in the works for power

With the National Power Development Plan VIII still being scrutinised in various drafts, voices are being raised to even out the balance between a sustainable and affordable power supply and a steady grid structure.
indonesia approves solar power link between australia singapore

Indonesia approves solar power link between Australia, Singapore

Indonesian authorities announced on September 23 that the country had approved a giant solar power link between Australia and Singapore after a 2.5 billion USD investment commitment.
new tactics in tow for sticky solar situation

New tactics in tow for sticky solar situation

Learning from the lessons of the previous feed-in tariffs that caused the domestic solar power market to be oversupplied, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently drafting a new policy to lay the foundation for a more sustainable development approach in the sector.
vietnams potential for solar energy development

Vietnam’s potential for solar energy development

Vietnam is blessed with excellent sunshine throughout the year, providing it with a huge potential for developing solar power.