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July 04, 2023
Vietnam 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, 2023
EU 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
June 30, 2023
Vietnam 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.
June 29, 2023
Hanoi develops rooftop off-grid solar system to tackle electricity shortage
The long-term blackout has brought many difficulties to production and daily life, putting Hanoi's power supply under great pressure. In this case, the best solution is off-grid rooftop solar power system.
June 27, 2023
Quang Binh Province aims to be Vietnam’s biggest green energy center
The Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee of Vietnam stated in the 2021-2030 (2050 Vision) Quang Binh Provincial Plan, the province plans to develop large-scale green energy power generation and become Vietnam’s largest green energy center.
June 26, 2023
200 firms to attend ENTECH HANOI 2023
The 2023 Hanoi Energy and Environmental Technology International Expo (ENTECH HANOI) will be held at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center (Hanoi I.C.E) from June 28 to June 30, with the theme of “Energy Transition - Sustainable Environment”.
May 19, 2023
Vietnam approves $135bn power plan for 2030
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), which is part of the National Electricity Development Plan 2021-30, after two years of wrangling and revision.
August 02, 2022
Vietnam says AES plans to develop $13 billion offshore wind project
Vietnam announced on July 31 that US energy company AES Corp plans to develop a major offshore wind farm in Vietnam that could potentially increase the nation's wind power capacity.
June 09, 2022
Vietnam’s state-owned utility aims for 5 GW of renewables by 2025
To meet the growing need for power in national development, the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to ramp up its investment in renewable energy in the next years.
February 23, 2022
Vietnam mulls setting up renewable energy center to realize COP26 commitment
In the hopes of speeding up net zero transition, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) have been tasked with coordinating the establishment of a renewable energy center, which is expe