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.
us dumping allegations threaten solar exporters

US dumping allegations threaten solar exporters

While the market for solar panels and cells is booming amid the escalating climate change and energy demand, some exporters in Vietnam could be facing trade remedy actions if the US Department of Commerce deems them part of a larger scheme by Chinese producers allegedly trying to circumvent antidumping rules.
influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Some international lenders, funds, and insurers are joining a growing list of financial institutions across the globe retreating from coal-fired power plants, particularly projects in Vietnam and other Asian nations, as concerns grow over the role that fossil fuels play in exacerbating the adverse impacts of climate change.
top thai power firm announces funding for renewable projects in thailand and vietnam

Top Thai power firm announces funding for renewable projects in Thailand and Vietnam

Prestigious Thai power generation company B.Grimm Power Plc (BKK: BGRIM) has announced it would allocate THB3 billion ($91 million) in funding for solar and wind energy development in Thailand and Vietnam raised through its green debenture offerings.
kb kookmin bank provides 100 million loan for solar project led by ecp

KB Kookmin Bank provides $100 million loan for solar project led by ECP

The largest South Korean lender, Kookmin Bank, announced that it will join other international financial institutions in a $840 million syndicated loan package to finance a solar power project.
singapore opens one of worlds largest floating solar power farms

Singapore opens one of world’s largest floating solar power farms

A floating solar power farm covering an area of 45ha was unveiled in Singapore on July 14, becoming one of the biggest of its kind in the world.
companies continue opting for rooftop solar solutions

Companies continue opting for rooftop solar solutions

After a boom period thanks to feed-in tariff incentives in Vietnam over recent years, investors and developers are keeping their faith in the country’s solar rooftop potential thanks to high demand.
a paradox of power consumption and generation

A paradox of power consumption and generation

While power consumption is off the charts, Vietnamese cities are experiencing more frequent power cuts. Meanwhile, due to underlying grid insufficiencies, renewable energy projects are paradoxically being forced to reduce output.
power plan revised to render market more competitive

Power plan revised to render market more competitive

The government this month requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and re-submit the Power Development Plan VIII as the scheme is geared towards speeding up establishment of a competitive electricity market. The aim, to ensure fair participation of all stakeholders, has the potential to attract investors and mobilise all resources for energy development.