smartsolar bags 185 million in seed funding

SmartSolar bags $1.85 million in seed funding

SmartSolar, a Vietnam-based rooftop solar solution provider, has wrapped up a $1.85 million investment in its seed funding round, co-led by Picus Capital and 2degrees, with participation from Iterative.
cme solar starts installing rooftop solar power system at estec vina factory

CME Solar starts installing rooftop solar power system at Estec Vina factory

On February 26, the CME-Vista joint venture announced the implementation of a rooftop solar energy system at the Estec Vina factory.
power plan update to incorporate solar

Power plan update to incorporate solar

To meet the electricity demand for economic development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to increase solar power capacity in the country’s official power development plan.
tce vina denim ties up with sp group and pebsteel to launch solar array

TCE Vina Denim ties up with SP Group and Pebsteel to launch solar array

TCE Vina Denim, in collaboration with Singapore’s SP Group (SP), has launched a rooftop solar array at its factory in Nam Dinh. With a capacity of 5.2 megawatt-peak (MWp), this system was constructed and installed by Pebsteel.
vietnam and germany applaud success of solar power initiative

Vietnam and Germany applaud success of solar power initiative

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority and the German Agency for Intertional Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Embassy jointly celebrated the achievements of a rooftop solar project following its four-year run.
coro energy puts 47 more rooftop solar sites into operation in vietnam

Coro Energy puts 47 more rooftop solar sites into operation in Vietnam

Southeast Asian energy company Coro Energy PLC announced on January 16 that a 47 further sites (circa 1.4MW) in Vietnam are now operational and generating revenue.
progression made in rooftop solar power development

Progression made in rooftop solar power development

At the end of October, the government issued Decree No.135/2024/ND-CP, which took immediate effect. This decree introduces a legal framework and sets forth clearer procedures, including guidance for legal administration, to facilitate the development of rooftop solar power (RSP) for self-production and self-consumption.
eaaif invests 20 million in cme solar to power vietnams manufacturing sector

EAAIF invests $20 million in CME Solar to power Vietnam’s manufacturing sector

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One, on January 6 announced a $20 million investment in CME Solar to support the company to develop a pipeline of rooftop solar projects for companies in Vietnam.
cmes takes on vietnams green growth journey

CMES takes on Vietnam’s green growth journey

In alignment with the government’s sustainable development mission, CME Solar Investment (CMES) has been building a professional platform to advance rooftop solar business models, providing direct power supply to factories and industrial zones.
coros solar projects in vietnam gain traction

Coro's solar projects in Vietnam gain traction

UK-based Coro Energy PLC announced on November 6 that 27 sites of around 0.8MW are now operational and generating revenue in Vietnam.
enterprises consider rooftop solar for long term gain

Enterprises consider rooftop solar for long-term gain

Using a rooftop solar power system is an effective selection for manufacturers to avoid the impact of the retail electricity prices increase on their operation.
solar power practicalities still to be ironed out following legislation change

Solar power practicalities still to be ironed out following legislation change

Rooftop solar power initiatives continue to face obstacles in implementation, despite rules on self-produced and self-consumed solar power being built.
solar panel market under fire for foreign anti dumping

Solar panel market under fire for foreign anti-dumping

Vietnam’s billion-dollar solar panel market is mostly dominated by foreign investors that face anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
cme and vista global sign rooftop solar energy agreement

CME and Vista Global sign rooftop solar energy agreement

CME Solar Investment and Vista Global, a subsidiary of Samsung C&T, have announced a partnership to promote rooftop solar energy in Vietnam.
coro energy advances commercial and industrial rooftop solar  business in vietnam

Coro Energy advances commercial and industrial rooftop solar ​​​​​​​business in Vietnam

Coro Energy PLC announced positive developments in its commercial and industrial rooftop solar business in Vietnam on August 27.