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June 30, 2023
Vietnam eyes investment in green energy to grow carbon market
Vietnam’s is seeking investment in clean energy as part of its plan to develop a carbon market for the purpose of meeting net zero emissions by 2050.
June 29, 2023
Hanoi develops rooftop off-grid solar system to tackle electricity shortage
The long-term blackout has brought many difficulties to production and daily life, putting Hanoi's power supply under great pressure. In this case, the best solution is off-grid rooftop solar power system.
June 27, 2023
Quang Binh Province aims to be Vietnam’s biggest green energy center
The Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee of Vietnam stated in the 2021-2030 (2050 Vision) Quang Binh Provincial Plan, the province plans to develop large-scale green energy power generation and become Vietnam’s largest green energy center.
June 26, 2023
200 firms to attend ENTECH HANOI 2023
The 2023 Hanoi Energy and Environmental Technology International Expo (ENTECH HANOI) will be held at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center (Hanoi I.C.E) from June 28 to June 30, with the theme of “Energy Transition - Sustainable Environment”.
June 16, 2023
Analysis: Heatwave lays bare Vietnam's structural electricity woes
Vietnam is battling electricity cuts caused by a heatwave which has revealed problems in structure and bureaucracy restricting available power to 50% of installed capacity and impeding efforts to access $15.5 billion in global climate funding.
May 24, 2023
Vietnam to launch carbon trade exchange in 2028
Vietnam plans to officially run a carbon trade exchange in 2028, according to a draft carbon market project in Vietnam conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
May 19, 2023
Vietnam approves $135bn power plan for 2030
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), which is part of the National Electricity Development Plan 2021-30, after two years of wrangling and revision.
March 24, 2023
Vietnam's bureaucracy hampers wind power supply for major city
A wind farm in Vietnam's Ben Tre province, consisting of seven wind turbine towers, has remained inactive for several months, symbolizing the bureaucratic red tape that’s hindering the development of green energy in the country.
February 20, 2023
Vietnam to postpone rules for offshore wind development
A European Union business representative said that Vietnam may not have a legal framework to regulate offshore wind farms until next year, potentially deferring billions of dollars in foreign investment in the sector.
November 01, 2022
Vietnam set to run PPA pilot scheme for renewable energy
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIOT) is planning a pilot scheme to open up Vietnam’s electricity market to bilateral power purchase agreements (PPAs), which would enable renewable energy generators to directly sell electricity to private off-ta