balanced sources vital for nations power funding

Balanced sources vital for nation’s power funding

With the goal to reach $142 billion of investment for electricity development by 2030, attracting private investment in the power sector is of utmost importance. However, experts have assessed that this is an unattainable goal without close-knit coordination to address investors’ concerns.
taking advantage of vast potential of renewables

Taking advantage of vast potential of renewables

Power consumption in Vietnam has increased approximately 10 per cent per year on average, significantly faster than the national GDP, in order to meet the insatiable demand for more power generation and investment.
virs seminar on investments in the power sector

VIR's seminar on investments in the power sector

The seminar – Streamlining Power Investments in Vietnam – is taking place at 8.45am on April 8 at VIR's headquarters, and will be live-streamed across VIR’s websites and respective fan pages.
central vietnam focuses on renewable energy

Central Vietnam focuses on renewable energy

The central region is appealing to investors in the field of renewable energy to capitalise on its natural resources and boost economic development.
crucial la gan wind venture opens binh thuan head office

Crucial La Gan wind venture opens Binh Thuan head office

The head office of La Gan Wind Power Development Corporation was officially opened in the south-central province of Binh Thuan last week, showing a commitment to the Vietnamese market.
gearing up towards a just energy transition in vietnam

Gearing up towards a just energy transition in Vietnam

Vietnam’s ultimate priority is adaptation to the current and expected impacts of climate change. Dao Xuan Lai, assistant resident representative and head of the Climate Change and Environment Unit at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, outlines the process for the country to achieve its aims.
vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 is expected to bring a tailwind of opportunities, helping to turn the country into a green manufacturing hub and facilitating the export of made-in-Vietnam products into the markets of developed nations.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift emagazine

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift (Emagazine)

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
ministry orders review of wind solar hydropower projects

Ministry orders review of wind, solar, hydropower projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has asked provinces and centrally-run cities to review wind, solar and hydropower projects included in the national planning scheme for electricity development for 2011-2020 with a vision towards 2030.
vietnam to cut solar power capacity in draft plan

Vietnam to cut solar power capacity in draft plan

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh told the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to reduce the solar capacity and increase offshore wind power in the draft Power Master Plan VIII.
57 trillion vnd wind power plant inaugurated in soc trang

5.7 trillion VND wind power plant inaugurated in Soc Trang

A wind power plant built at a cost of nearly 5.7 trillion VND (250.5 million USD) was inaugurated in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang’s Vinh Chau township on February 15 after more than one year of construction.
wind power cornerstone of the recovery

Wind power: cornerstone of the recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented economic and social challenge around the world. Countries and communities are facing economic contractions, rising unemployment rates, capital flow disruption, and growing debt burdens.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
world bank builds offshore wind roadmap for vietnam

World Bank builds offshore wind roadmap for Vietnam

The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority areas for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.
renewable energy ventures increasingly in vogue

Renewable energy ventures increasingly in vogue

Businesses are exhibiting a growing appetite towards renewable energy ventures to effectively avail of recent changes to the latest national power development draft plan, as well as burgeoning opportunities on the horizon.