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Wind developers ask for transitional policy

July 28, 2021 | 14:51

With world-class resource potential and rapidly growing power demand, Vietnam is facing a crucial crossroads and has the opportunity to accelerate deployment of both onshore and offshore wind, according to a new report – but the ongoing pandemic is causing regulatory challenges and delays to many projects as developers attempt to settle on incentive policies for the next stage.

Coal conundrum ahead forces Vietnam to rethink priorities

July 09, 2021 | 09:00

While the pressure on the environment and issues like climate change are increasing, it remains difficult for Vietnamese companies and the government to turn away from fossil fuels completely.

A paradox of power consumption and generation

July 05, 2021 | 15:21

Renewable energy output is being reduced even as Vietnam is seeing blackouts as power consumption is off the charts.

France supports extension of Ialy hydropower plan through AFD

July 03, 2021 | 18:33

AFD in Vietnam and EVN signed a credit facility agreement for a non-sovereign concessional loan to finance the extension of Ialy Hydropower plant.

Power plan revised to render market more competitive

June 23, 2021 | 09:00

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.

Renewable energy output up nearly 160 percent during Jan-Apr

May 14, 2021 | 16:05

Vietnam’s total output of electricity from renewable energies hit 9.5 billion kWh in the first four months of 2021, up 156.9 percent year-on-year, and accounting for 11.8 percent of the total electricity output, according to a report by the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Strong DPPA scheme desired

April 28, 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.

Conditions in place for offshore development

April 16, 2021 | 11:00

Reducing the cost of capital for offshore wind power projects in Vietnam will be the main driver for lowering electricity costs and encouraging investment in such projects, argue several international energy experts, with the right government policies needed to be implemented quickly to follow through with the country’s energy development schedule.