Vietnam coal consumption growth among world’s fastest
Vietnam posted the highest growth in coal consumption among the top 10 global consumers last year, a report found. The country consumed 2.07 exajoules of electricity from coal last year, up 30.2 percent year-on-year, according to the “BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2020” report by energy firm BP.
Rooftop solar power, an idea whose time has come in Vietnam
An increasing number of companies are installing rooftop solar systems at their factories to save power costs. Industrial land developer Sonadezi Corporation recently announced it would begin installing solar panels with a total capacity of 50 MWp at its industrial parks this year.
Vestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest wind power project in Vietnam to date
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an order for 101 MW with AMI AC Renewables Corporation, a joint venture between AC Energy and AMI Renewables, for the second phase of the B&T wind farm. The order closely follows the recent 84 MW order for the first phase of the wind power project. With this second […]
Risen Energy seals 250MW PV deal in Vietnam
Chinese company Risen Energy is to provide engineering, procurement and construction services for a 250MW solar farm in Vietnam. The project is being developed by Xinghai Group in Loc Ninh and will receive the first shipments of modules in December.
Siemens Gamesa Scores Double Order for 165 MW in Vietnam
Siemens Gamesa has scored a double order, including one for the largest nearshore wind farm in Vietnam, as the country quickly advances on its renewable ambitions. The two deals, with 75 MW and 90 MW at the Tan Thuan and Thai Hoa wind farms respectively, will use the SG 5.0-145 turbines, which are among the most […]
Vietnam begins coal import from US
Vietnam has received its first coal shipment from the U.S., paving the way for further imports amid rising demand to produce electricity. Over 21,700 tons arrived this month in the northern province of Quang Ninh from California, state-owned coal mining company Vinacomin said in a statement on Wednesday. The second batch is scheduled to arrive […]
Vietnam develops the Renewable Energy Industry
In the last decade, there is rapid growth in the energy industry in Vietnam. The need to use electricity in Vietnam has increased significantly due to an increase in the country’s economic growth. According to the National Load Dispatch center for Vietnam, the Average electricity consumed per day is 615 million kWh in the first months […]
PetroVietnam to foray into renewables, eyes 900 MW by 2035 – report
July 13 (Renewables Now) – State-owned group PetroVietnam plans to step on the renewable energy stage by deploying 900 MW of renewables capacity by 2035, with an interim goal of 100 MW by 2025, Reuters reports. The oil firm, previously known as Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, will undertake the plan as crude oil production in Vietnam […]
