Vietnam

Coal, Renewables to dominate Vietnam’s electricity mix by 2024

Coal and renewable energy will account for 43% and 42% of its electricity mix, respectively. 

48MW Tra Vinh intertidal wind project in Vietnam goes online

The project was also among the 28 wind farms that met the deadline to qualify for feed-in tariffs. 

Here’s why Vietnam is an investment hotspot in wind power

It is seen to bring over 400% capacity growth in wind power in the next decade.

Vietnam emissions to rise despite clean energy push

It is expected to be higher than the overall level in Southeast Asia in 2030.

Vietnam’s return to coal puts renewable energy transition at risk

Vietnam should craft incentives to carry out cost-competitive renewables, argues IEEFA.

Danish energy company Ørsted launches expansion in Vietnam

This comes on the back of Vietnam increasing renewable energy to 30% by 2030

Renewable energy capacity to nearly double in ASEAN by 2025: HSBC

Technological advancement and lower costs of renewables will drive this expected growth.

Vietnam breaks own record as solar capacity surged in 2020

Its solar installations added 9.3 gigawatts to the national grid.

Korean GS Energy to build LNG power plants in Vietnam

The two power plants are estimated to be completed by 2026 and 2027.

TNB Renewables to buy 38% stake in Sunseap's solar projects in Vietnam

The five solar rooftop projects have a total capacity of 21.6 MWp.

Sharp Energy reveals new mega solar power plant in Vietnam

It’s generated energy will power about 43,700 Vietnamese households a year.

Chan May LNG invests in 4GW gas-fired plant

The first phase of the project is expected to start operations by 2024.

Vietnam PM urges faster approval of wind projects

This is urged for localities with potential for wind power development.

Vietnam extends feed-in tariffs for wind projects to 2023

An auction system is being mulled over to replace FiTs after 2023.

Vietnam's Green Future and COVID-19

Co-authored by Justine Barthe-Dejean, Reed Smith and Nguyen Thi Xuan Trinh, Partner, VNA Legal