Vietnam

Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power

Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.

Vietnam launches programme to boost rooftop solar power

Renewable energy is expected to generate 6.5% of the country’s total electricity by 2020.

Sunsep completes 168MWp solar farm in Vietnam

It can power approximately 192,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by about 240,000 tonnes annually.

South Korea mulls renewable energy investments in Vietnam

The government’s tax relief for renewable projects and national power development plan are making it a hot investment destination.

Vietnam risks losing $6.5b of value for coal assets

The risk is escalated by regulatory structures that guarantee high returns for coal generators.

Sharp Energy Solutions completes 49MW-dc Vietnam power plant

It has an annual power generation capacity that can power 38,762 Vietnamese households.

Vietnam to ramp up electricity imports from China and Laos

Its domestic supply is running low as its power projects run behind schedule.

Vietnam's MT Energy inks deal to develop 485MW of solar projects

The projects will be located in Binh Phuoc, Quang Tri, and Nghe An provinces.

Vietnam expects to operate 88 solar power plants by June

The additional 61 solar power plants are expected to generate a total capacity of 2GW.

Investors look to inject $150b in Vietnam's power sector

The country will need 60GW by 2020 to meet its surging power demand.

Vietnam's Solar FIT 2 and Overcoming Financing Challenges

This article was co-authored by Hugo Le Ridou, Reed Smith.

Non-hydro renewables in Vietnam to grow 22.4% annually: report

The government looks to expand its energy mix as its coal reserves gradually deplete.

EVN hit by Vietnam's delayed power tariff hike

Vietnam increased the average electricity tariff 8.36% to $0.08/kWh.

Singapore electricity tariff to fall 4.7% in Q2

This is due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation compared to the previous quarter.

Vietnam set to build four gas-fired plants

The plants will have a total capacity of about 6,000MW and house LNG import facilities.

Winds of change: Vietnam pushes for more developments amidst growing energy demand

From a new FiT policy to a different market mechanism, the country is finally opening up.

IPPs push projects into Vietnam's open electricity market

More players want to ride on the open market and growing electricity demand which could rise 8-9% annually.

EVN urges government to add $64.96m to electricity purchase costs

Coal demand for electricity generation is estimated at 25.84 million tonnes in 2019.