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Vietnam breaks own record as solar capacity surged in 2020
Vietnam breaks own record as solar capacity surged in 2020
Its solar installations added 9.3 gigawatts to the national grid.
Korean GS Energy to build LNG power plants in Vietnam
The two power plants are estimated to be completed by 2026 and 2027.
TNB Renewables to buy 38% stake in Sunseap's solar projects in Vietnam
The five solar rooftop projects have a total capacity of 21.6 MWp.
Sharp Energy reveals new mega solar power plant in Vietnam
It’s generated energy will power about 43,700 Vietnamese households a year.
Chan May LNG invests in 4GW gas-fired plant
The first phase of the project is expected to start operations by 2024.
Vietnam PM urges faster approval of wind projects
This is urged for localities with potential for wind power development.
Vietnam extends feed-in tariffs for wind projects to 2023
An auction system is being mulled over to replace FiTs after 2023.
Vietnam's Green Future and COVID-19
Co-authored by Justine Barthe-Dejean, Reed Smith and Nguyen Thi Xuan Trinh, Partner, VNA Legal
Droughts and regulatory mayhem taint hydropower development on Mekong waters
Projects still get greenlighted as Mekong River nations struggle to meet climbing power demand, but concerns on their environmental, social, and economic effects are also mounting.
Vietnam adds 2.7-3GW gas-fired projects to national planning
Their first phases are set to be commissioned in 2025-26.
Solar FiTs not enough to boost Vietnam's investor sentiment: report
Tight deadline for the projects drives investments outside the FiT allotment.
Vena Energy's 41MW Japan solar project starts operations
The project is said to produce about 49,526MWh of renewable energy yearly.
Asia outpaces Europe in wind development for the first time
Asia received $10b of investments whilst Europe got $5.6b.
South Korea urged to quit coal by 2029 to hit Paris targets
If plant retirement continues at the current pace, carbon emissions could still rise by 247% over the sector budget.
Vietnam keeps grip on coal
17GW of coal-powered plants are already under construction.
COVID-19 to weigh on Vietnam's power consumption in 2020
Gas-fired generation will take a hit amidst depletion of domestic reserves.
Vietnam-based Fico JSC gets approval to build two wind power plants in Nhon Hoi EZ
They are set to be completed by 2021.