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Samsung Electronics Vietnam is on track to ramp up its climate action by expanding its procurement of renewable energy.
06-07-2024 10:46
The United States Mission to Vietnam has applauded the government for approving a decree on the direct power purchase agreement.
04-07-2024 15:52
A recently issued government decree permits rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) without routing through Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
28-05-2024 13:00
The business community has asked for relaxed regulations for large customers to be able to buy and sell electricity directly.
16-05-2024 15:57
The draft decree on direct power purchase agreements, if adopted, will be a convenient mechanism for both renewable energy power generation projects and large customers, but there are still concerns about power transmission and expanding the number of electricity buyers.
08-05-2024 12:13
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has recommended allowing all businesses and individuals to purchase renewable energy directly, rather than through state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
17-04-2024 14:05
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forward a proposal that would allow manufacturers to directly procure electricity from renewable energy plants, either through Vietnam Electricity (EVN) or independently.
12-04-2024 10:33
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed an expansion of the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism, which facilitates the direct sale of electricity between renewable energy producers and large electricity consumers.
30-10-2023 09:40
24 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 1,773MW have expressed interest in participating in a pilot scheme for a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in a report submitted to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh las week.
21-05-2023 08:00
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has revealed path for direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) to drive renewable energy investments. As the nation positions itself as a key player in the renewable energy landscape, the successful implementation of DPPA mechanisms promise to propel Vietnam towards a more energy-independent future.
18-05-2023 16:42
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh last week directed an urgent study of international and regional experiences to review Vietnam’s draft direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) pilot, which has been in limbo for years.
22-02-2023 16:52
Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.
17-03-2022 17:30
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.
12-05-2021 14:00
Vietnam’s much-awaited direct power purchase agreement pilot will be an effective tool for global companies to meet their sustainability commitments, but it remains to be seen how Vietnam can meet the green energy demand from global businesses.
28-04-2021 00:00
The Minister of Industry and Trade is likely to sign a draft circular regulating a pilot project for electricity purchases and sales between renewable energy generators and consumers under direct power purchase agreements. However, while the ministry is gaining support from some organisations, experts advise designing the schemes in an appropriate manner.