dutch bank to pump 30 million in renewables in southeast asia

Dutch bank to pump $30 million in renewables in Southeast Asia

Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has proposed to place $30 million into greenfield renewable energy platform Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets (SARA).
indonesia needs 25 billion usd to build renewable energy grid

Indonesia needs 25 billion USD to build renewable energy grid

Indonesia's state-owned electricity company (PLN) said that it needs 25 billion USD to build a transmission grid connecting renewable energy sources across the country, also known as a green super grid. The project will create a 50,000 km transmission network connecting many areas across the country.
demand escalating for solar power purchasing

Demand escalating for solar power purchasing

Manufacturers are clamouring for the introduction of a new purchasing mechanism for solar power as soon as possible, so that they can either use solar installations or assist other groups in doing so.
assurances made from eu to support vietnams renewables

Assurances made from EU to support Vietnam’s renewables

The European Union has pledged to continue providing more support for Vietnam in developing renewable energy and achieving its net-zero emissions as internationally committed.
an effective transition towards becoming net zero powerhouse

An effective transition towards becoming net-zero powerhouse

Vietnam finds itself at a crucial crossroads. As a burgeoning manufacturing powerhouse, the nation faces the urgent need to significantly slash its greenhouse gas emissions while striving for net-zero status by 2050.
renewable energy on the table for vietnam

Renewable energy on the table for Vietnam

Vietnam is considered a fertile ground for the renewable energy industry, according to the May 28-29 forum.
brand new mindset required for proper usage of electricity

Brand new mindset required for proper usage of electricity

Electricity in Vietnam is being used at inferior efficiency compared to other countries, which is providing a challenge to find solutions on effectively using and saving it.
vietnam explores bypassing evn on direct rooftop solar sales

Vietnam explores bypassing EVN on direct rooftop solar sales

Rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass power projects may soon bypass state utility EVN for direct sales, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.
beacon fund backs cas energy on renewable energy expansion

Beacon Fund backs CAS Energy on renewable energy expansion

Beacon Fund and CAS Energy reached an initial investment agreement in April to advance renewable energy projects integrated with circular agriculture under the climate-smart agriculture model in Vietnam.
usaid funds 11 million to help ho chi minh city achieve net zero emissions goal

USAID funds $11 million to help Ho Chi Minh City achieve net-zero emissions goal

With more than $11 million in funding through the US Agency for International Development, Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up its efforts to facilitate energy efficiency gains and develop and deploy new sources of renewable energy.
dppa decree may require supplements

DPPA decree may require supplements

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.
rooftop solar proposal deemed precautionary step

Rooftop solar proposal deemed precautionary step

A proposal to prevent self-producing and self-consuming rooftop solar power from being connected to the national electricity grid could discourage investors.
commerce chamber advocates power purchasing agreement bypassing state utility evn

Commerce chamber advocates power purchasing agreement, bypassing state utility EVN

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).
doosan wants to develop lng project

Doosan wants to develop LNG project

South Korea's Doosan Group is interested in working with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to develop the liquefied natural gas (LNG) Quang Trach 2 project and other renewable energy projects.
trung nam group concerned amid suspended solar payments

Trung Nam Group concerned amid suspended solar payments

Trung Nam Group, a top investment firm in the energy industry, has expressed serious concerns over the financial difficulties caused by payment suspensions for its solar power plants.