Neighbourly efforts in tow to aid electricity prospects

Neighbourly efforts in tow to aid electricity prospects

Vietnam intends to boost its imports of electricity from Laos and China in order to avoid an electricity shortfall this summer.
All systems go for energy security

All systems go for energy security

The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, is designed to improve the country’s energy security and set out a roadmap for developing energy sources towards a green path. However, realising the targets will be a profound challenge for all involved.
Electricity prices to be revised up following holiday

Electricity prices to be revised up following holiday

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has allowed the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to revise up electricity prices by a maximum of 3 per cent following the April 30 - May 1 holiday.
Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

The plan to raise transmission tariffs for energy indicates that Vietnam must take further steps to alleviate system stress and entice private sector investment in transmission.
Power price hike on the cards in Vietnam

Power price hike on the cards in Vietnam

Despite Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) intention to increase energy rates to rebalance its budget for 2023, the status of coal-fired power does not yet seem to be declining.
Enterprises wary over EVN proposal

Enterprises wary over EVN proposal

Already tormented by a multitude of woes, many enterprises in industrial production could encounter greater pressure if Electricity of Vietnam’s proposal to raise the selling prices of power becomes true.
EVN to boost clean energy development

EVN to boost clean energy development

The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) will invest more in clean energy in the years ahead to meet the rising demand for power in national development.
EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN has proposed to the Government and relevant ministries and sectors a number of measures to ensure power supply, especially in the northern region, including the issuance of mechanisms to develop renewable energy in the region.
Tackling power shortages in the northern region

Tackling power shortages in the northern region

Behind-scheduled power line projects and soaring coal prices are exacerbating power shortages, particularly in the northern region, which could be alleviated in the coming months by leveraging radical measures from power management authorities.
Playing field reset for power ventures after FiT deadline

Playing field reset for power ventures after FiT deadline

Wind projects totalling nearly 4GW have achieved commercial operations in time for the feed-in tariff deadline, but concerns remain over other wind farms getting their developments off the ground altogether.
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.
Energy developers grapple with deadline

Energy developers grapple with deadline

A series of multi-billion-dollar wind power projects are racing to make a tariff deadline, with potential energy gridlock on the horizon for Vietnam.
Over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

Over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

A total of 106 wind power plants nationwide with a combined capacity of more than 5,655 MW have registered to conduct commercial operations and join the national grid, according to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
Coal, hydro power to give way to renewables

Coal, hydro power to give way to renewables

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to mobilise 32 billion kWh of renewable energy, including 26.3 billion kWh of solar power, meaning the output of coal-fuelled and hydro-power plants will be reduced.
Apt solutions sought for local solar power

Apt solutions sought for local solar power

The year 2021 will be characterised by an even bigger challenge for the authorities and developers to standardise the quality level of rooftop installations in terms of compliance to construction law, electrical standards, and fire safety, and to match grid availability and local consumption after the Vietnamese rooftop solar market skyrocketed last year.
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