wind power
The fate of unfinished wind power projects which failed to enjoy the FIT (feed in tariff) because they could not become operational prior to November 1, 2021 is uncertain.
German-invested firm plans three wind power plants in Lang Son
Wind power plants operate at half capacity
Mekong Delta’s biggest mainland wind power project inaugurated
Wind power ‘capitals’ see financial windfall
Bidding mechanism to be applied to unfinished solar, wind power projects
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has submitted a statement to the Prime Minister on a bidding mechanism which allows purchase of electricity from solar and wind power projects which remain unfinished.
Solar, wind power: gap between plans and reality
The Government Inspectorate has decided to inspect the observance of policies and laws in the implementation of planning and investment in the construction of power projects under the Power Master Plan VII and the revised Power Master Plan VII.
Vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach
Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 is expected to bring a tailwind of opportunities, facilitating the export of made-in-Vietnam products.
Government inspectors visit power plants, MOIT wants list of solar, wind projects
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An has asked localities to compile the lists of wind and solar power plants in their areas.
Economic transformation needed to reach net-zero emissions
As commitments to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 increase across the globe, the question of how these commitments can be met and the corresponding economic transformation managed becomes ever more central.
Investors flock to Lang Son to build wind power plants
A mass of applications to develop wind power farms have been sent to Lang Son People’s Committee and Lang Son Department of Industry and Trade.
Solutions coming thick and fast for draft PDP
According to a report published by the World Bank, Vietnam can develop 5-10GW of offshore wind power by 2030, generating about $60 billion in added value.
No more wind and solar power sources to be added this year
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will not add any more wind and solar power into this year's plan, due to a lack of input facilities to transfer them to the national grid.
Hit by Covid-19: Wind power investors want FIT extension
Failing to put their projects into commercial operation before November 1, 2021, many wind power investors are facing difficulties and want an extension of the FIT (feed in tariff) price.
Vietnam reconsiders electricity sources after making international energy commitments
Vietnam’s commitments at 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) will have a big impact on the country’s energy system.
Distressed by Covid-19, wind power developers want FIT to be extended
Unable to have commercial operation date (COD) prior to November 1, 2021, many wind power investors have fallen into dilemma.
Smart grid – key to optimize renewable energy grid
The country’s road map aims to improve the quality and reliability of the national power supply and the efficient use of electricity.
Power development plan to be revised to align with Vietnam's global climate change commitment
The draft National Power Development Plan for the period 2021-2030 will be revised to align with Vietnam's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Solar cells, wind turbine blades: the waste of the next decade
Wind and solar power plants will emit huge amounts of waste of up to hundreds of thousands of tons in the next 10 years.
Vietnam’s global commitments force ministry to reconsider electricity projects
The latest draft of the eighth national power development plan in 2021-2030 shows considerable reductions in coal-fired power and increases in wind power, following Vietnam’s strong commitments at COP26.