solar energy

2021 remains gap year for solar developers

December 28, 2021 | 11:47

After a boom in solar development thanks to incentives given in 2020, Vietnam held back due to a policy gap that has pushed investors into an awkward situation this year.

Four provinces propose adding wind and solar power projects to PDP8

December 07, 2021 | 15:31

Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Quang Ninh, and Thai Binh have recently sent proposals to the MoIT to add a series of wind and solar power projects to the PDP8.

Dak Nong calls for investors in two renewable energy projects at Australian webinar

December 06, 2021 | 09:11

Dak Nong People’s Committee is calling for Australian investors for the $740 million Tuy Duc wind farm and the $520 million Krong No solar project.

CME Solar wins prestigious prize at Solar Future Awards 2021

November 12, 2021 | 18:14

CMES was named Solar Power Project Investor of the Year at Solar PV Vietnam 2021 Virtual and the Solar Future Awards Ceremony in Shanghai, China on November 9.

Unitek provides global sustainable solutions for renewable energy projects in Vietnam

November 03, 2021 | 16:07

Vietnam’s solar and wind power investors and developers should be careful when choosing direct and transmitted lightning protection systems.

New tactics in tow for sticky solar situation

September 16, 2021 | 20:33

Learning from the lessons of the previous feed-in tariffs that caused the domestic solar power market to be oversupplied, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is currently drafting a new policy to lay the foundation for a more sustainable development approach in the sector.

US dumping allegations threaten solar exporters

August 26, 2021 | 08:00

While the market for solar panels and cells is booming amid the escalating climate change and energy demand, some exporters in Vietnam could be facing trade remedy actions if the US Department of Commerce deems them part of a larger scheme by Chinese producers allegedly trying to circumvent antidumping rules.

Chinese solar manufacturers in Vietnam may face an investigation from the US

August 17, 2021 | 14:00

US solar manufacturers requested the US DoC to investigate unfair imports of solar cells and modules from Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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).

Balancing out growth across power sources

January 28, 2021 | 09:00

Last year saw a contrast in wind and solar power development practices. Bui Van Thinh, chairman of the Binh Thuan Wind and Solar Energy Association, delves into the factors behind the situation and suggests a remedy.

An Giang has new solar power

January 13, 2021 | 09:25

The Sao Mai-An Giang solar power plant, invested by the Sao Mai Group in the southern province of An Giang, has been completed and expects to generate nearly 400 million kWh of electricity to the national grid each year, the group announced on January 12.