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Solar power prices to be set via auction

The purchase prices of solar power will be set through auction, instead of using a common price for the entire country, or different prices for different thermal radiation zones, according to officials.

 

Vietnam urged to stop investing in coal-fired thermal power

If Vietnam stops investments in new coal-fired thermopower projects, the total amount of coal it would consume could drop by 221 million tons by 2050.

Renewable energy projects in Ninh Thuan face overloaded electricity grid

The central province of Ninh Thuan has seen a boom in renewable energy projects, especially solar power, but power transmission lines in the province have failed to handle the capacity, experts have said.

 

Ninh Thuan to upgrade transmission network for solar power use

The tardiness in upgrading electricity transmission networks is expected to cause big losses to solar power plants in Ninh Thuan.

Wood Mackenzie: Vietnam becomes Southeast Asia’s hottest solar PV market

Vietnam is now the leader in Southeast Asia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) market with the largest installed capacity in the region, Wood Mackenzie said in its statement.

 

Vietnam supports private investment in electricity transmission lines

Allowing private investors to develop electricity transmission lines is expected to be the best solution to settle the electricity shortage.

Towards lasting energy supply

In 2030, wind and solar power will be more cost-effective than coal. 

Vietnam to amend laws to welcome power transmission projects

The Electricity Law states that the State holds a monopoly in power transmission. But Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung explained that this means a monopoly in management only, not investment.

How expensive is ‘clean’ power?

Gas-fired power is considered more friendly to the environment than coal-fired power, but the selling price is sky high.

It's time to increase Vietnam's renewable-energy use: experts

Vietnam has been step by step switching from coal-fire thermopower to renewable power.

Households still waiting for rooftop solar power price approval

Many households and enterprises in Vietnam have proposed continuing the solar power purchasing price at 9.35 cent per kwh, as applied before June 30.

Vietnam may increase imports from China to ease electricity shortage

In the context of a serious electricity shortage, importing electricity from China is unavoidable.

Meeting the country’s power needs

Since 2017, Vietnam has had an attractive feed-in tariff (FiT) rate of 9.35 US cents per kilowatt hour for grid-connected solar projects.

 

Experience required in solar sector

The solar power boom in Vietnam is bringing benefits for Chinese suppliers and contractors in engineering, procurement, and construction participating in the value chain, but are urged to be cautious in choosing suitable and reliable partners.

Developers awaiting latest FiT amid sparked solar rush

Despite bankability concerns in power purchase agreements, investing in solar power is a new boom in Vietnam as developers, original equipment manufacturers, and contractors rush into the market thanks to the current feed-in tariff. 

Hydro-floating solar farms: new opportunity for Vietnam’s renewable energy sector

Floating solar panels may just be catching on in Vietnam, but they could be about to grab a huge slice of the country's renewable energy market.

Rooftop solar’s growing popularity in HCM City

Le Dinh Vu, owner of a home decor store in HCM City’s Thu Duc District, spent nearly VND50 million (US$2,155) to install solar panels on the roof of his newly built house.

 

Solar power not fully exploited because of limited transmission capability

As a country with abundant renewable energy potential, Vietnam will have many benefits when shifting early to develop clean energy.

As coal and water sources decline, Vietnam thinks of nuclear power again

Solar power is booming in Vietnam, but the output is not high enough to satisfy domestic demand.

Economists suggest using private capital for power transmission lines

Private capital is the best solution for upgrading of power transmission lines, which have traditionally been funded by the state.