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July 05, 2023
Statkraft inks 10-year PPA with Telenor for Finnish wind power
Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Telenor, agreed to provide clean energy to the telco’s Finnish subsidiary DNA .
July 05, 2023Ho Chi Minh City carries out trial of carbon credit trading
After being approved by the Vietnamese Congress, Ho Chi Minh City will pilot a " Carbon Credit Exchange and Clearing Mechanism", starting from August 1st.
July 05, 2023China says no way to set the same carbon price as EU now
It is now impossible to ask China to set the same carbon price as the EU, as the two sides' carbon prices were set under different development conditions and emission goals, said a Chinese climate official, who also criticized EU's new carbon tariff as "u
July 04, 2023Vietnam aims to be Southeast Asia renewables leader but challenges remain
Vietnam is poised to become a regional leader in renewables, an energy policy official said. Still, challenges faced by investors such as uncertainty in the regulations and the shortage of infrastructures remain.
July 04, 2023EU supports Vietnam with 142 mln euros for energy transition
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the EU delegation to Vietnam held a policy dialogue on the Sustainable Energy Transition Program (SETP) in Hanoi on June 30. The EU will provide 142 million euros through Official Development Assistance
July 04, 2023China is set to hit wind and solar target five years ahead of plan
China is on track to double its wind and solar power capacity and reach its 2030 clean energy targets five years early, a new report has found.
July 03, 2023World Bank approves clean electricity project in Indonesia
The World Bank said on June 27 it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner electricity in Indonesia, for which it will provide $500 million in financial support.
July 03, 2023Solarpack inks 10-year solar PPA with Shell
Spanish solar energy company Solarpack on June 29 said that it has closed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy giant Shell.
July 03, 2023Vietnam’s Viglacera significantly reduced its carbon footprint by using green energy
Vietnam Television held a forum on June 27 with the theme of "Net Zero: Green Energy Transformation - An Opportunity for Leaders", emphasizing the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. On the forum, Viglacera Cooperation was named as one
June 30, 2023Vietnam targets rooftop solar power for 50% office and residential buildings by 2030
In attempt to tackle the challenges from electricity supply in the coming years, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Directive No. 20/CT-TTg, focusing on reinforcing power-saving initiatives for the period of 2023-2025 and beyond.