Malaysia-based Solarvest Holdings Bhd has secured 11 rooftop solar photovoltaic installation projects in Vietnam, with a combined capacity of 12.8 MWp.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed to the Government to increase retail electricity prices to ensure a balance in its production and business operations, just three months after the first increase in May.

Facing the impacts of climate change, raising people’s awareness about recycling, and giving priority to environmentally friendly products using renewable energy must be prioritised by companies across Vietnam.

Under the draft, the MOIT has put forward a proposal to two scenarios: The first one is power purchase made via transmission lines invested by the private sector: In this case, renewable energy generators and large electricity consumers would not face restrictions on capacity, output, or electricity use purpose. Power suppliers would be responsible for […]

Vietnam and Japan should continue their close cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 26.

The mobile app, which was developed by a team comprising public and private organisations, elevates sustainable tourism by enabling businesses, communities, and tourists to calculate their own carbon emissions, said Supavadee Botiyaraj, chair of the tourism and creative economy planning subcommittee of the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Group and Germany’s KfW Development Bank on July 26 discussed a loan agreement for Tri An Hydropower Plant Expansion Project, expecting to sign the deal in November.

Norsk Solar and CME Solar (CMES) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to advance renewable energy initiatives in Vietnam. The agreement was officially finalized, marking a significant milestone in the effort to promote sustainable energy solutions in the country.

Appreciating the UK Government’s actions and Stuart’s efforts in carrying out the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Ha urged the UK share its methods for implementing rooftop solar policies; and introduce businesses that have successfully invested in projects to develop wind and solar power, smart grid, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and large-scale energy storage systems. […]

HANOI, July 17 (Reuters) – Vietnam received its first shipment of liquefied natural gas this month, a milestone for the energy-hungry country, but various hurdles mean it could take years for imported gas to ease the country’s long-running power shortages.