Transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Structural changes to remove the bottlenecks for power generation and create competition in the energy sector are necessary, according to local experts, for example by allowing private investments in the transmission system.
USTDA muscles up power development

USTDA muscles up power development

The US Trade and Development Agency is continuing to provide financial fuel for Vietnam’s power and communications development.
Vietnam needs $10b to upgrade grid

Vietnam needs $10b to upgrade grid

Vietnam has sought capital to upgrade its power transmission grid because the system risked being overloaded as demand for power consumption continues to increase.
Billions dollars for power plants, little for transmission system

Billions dollars for power plants, little for transmission system

While most investors have sunk all of their mobilised capital into building power-generating plants, little attention and funding has been paid to the establishment of the transmission system.
Lines short circuit electricity plans

Lines short circuit electricity plans

Transmission lines’ poor capacity is exacerbating Vietnam’s power crisis.