Expert asks for frequent adjustment of electricity prices

HÀ NỘI — Electricity prices should be adjusted more frequently to better promote market competitiveness, said Trần Đình Long, Vice President of the Vietnam Electricity Association. Long spoke at a seminar on electricity retail prices yesterday in Hà Nội, saying: “There should be more adjustments of prices than now. The adjustment of electricity prices after two […]

Vietnam operates 24,300 rooftop solar power projects

Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 24,300 rooftop solar power projects with a total capacity of 465.8 MWp have been installed and put into operation by early March, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN). The group said its National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) mobilized 1.8 kWh of electricity from renewable energy projects in the first two months of 2020, […]

How one woman is taking on Vietnam’s ‘big coal’

[HANOI] As a child, Nguy Thi Khanh used to lie in the grass in her Vietnamese village and watch toxic emissions from nearby coal plants float past like clouds. Today she is one of the few voices in Vietnam taking on the industry – a rare female climate crusader pushing for renewables in a country where […]

Jadestone Energy moves closer to Vietnam offshore project approval

Jadestone Energy has announced that the field development plan (FDP) for the Nam Du and U Minh gas fields, offshore southwest Vietnam, is in the final stages of the formal Vietnamese Government approval process. Jadestone continues to anticipate final approval of the FDP, which includes approval of the gas price, shortly. FDP approval constitutes official […]

Vietnam sets long-term renewable goals as solar auctions beckon

Nearly a third of Vietnam’s primary energy supply could be covered by green energy by 2045, according to government proposals emerging as the country prepares to hold PV auctions. The 97-million-inhabitant state and current solar hotspot in Asia will work to ensure renewable energy accounts for a 15-20% share by 2030 and grows to 25-30% […]

LONGi Solar strikes deal to buy Vietnam-based OEM Vina Solar

‘Solar Module Super League’ (SMSL) member, LONGi Solar has signed a framework agreement to buy Vietnam-based solar cell and module OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Vina Solar for RMB 1.78 billion (US$253 million). Vina Solar is a subsidiary of Chinese industrial company East Group. The deal to purchase Vina Solar comes straight after China-based PV manufacturer, […]