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Southeast Asia looks to nuclear power to supercharge its energy transition

Southeast Asia looks to nuclear power to supercharge its energy transition

Southeast Asia's only nuclear power plant, completed four decades ago in Bataan, about 40 miles from the Philippine capital Manila, was built in the 1970s but left idle due to safety concerns and corruption.
Vietnam commerce and industry federation urges direct renewable energy sales

Vietnam commerce and industry federation urges direct renewable energy sales

Russian company eyes wind power investment in Vietnam

Russian company eyes wind power investment in Vietnam

Laos wind farms offer Vietnam 4,150 MW of electricity

Laos wind farms offer Vietnam 4,150 MW of electricity

Seven Lao wind energy plants want to sell a total of 4,150 MW to Vietnam, according to national utility Vietnam Electricity.
February 26, 2024 | 08:50 pm PT
Installed solar power capacity exceeds plan: government inspectors

Installed solar power capacity exceeds plan: government inspectors

The capacity of solar power projects in Vietnam has exceeded a government-approved plan by 10-fold, inspectors have found.
December 26, 2023 | 05:51 pm PT
LNG, offshore wind energy projects may miss 2030 deadline: official

LNG, offshore wind energy projects may miss 2030 deadline: official

LNG-to-power projects typically take 7-8 years to complete while offshore wind energy projects could take 6-8 years, meaning they might not be operational by 2030 as planned.
December 26, 2023 | 02:11 am PT
Why Vietnam needs to import electricity from Laos

Why Vietnam needs to import electricity from Laos

Importing electricity from Laos is an affordable solution for resolving power shortages in the north and also a means to fulfill a 2016 agreement with the country, analysts say.
December 24, 2023 | 03:02 pm PT
Vietnam Electricity eyes wind power import from Laos

Vietnam Electricity eyes wind power import from Laos

Vietnam Electricity wants to import wind power from Laos as it seeks to combat a looming shortage in the northern region.
December 19, 2023 | 06:25 pm PT
Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia's largest floating solar farm

Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia's largest floating solar farm

Indonesia inaugurated a $100 million floating solar farm on Thursday, the largest in Southeast Asia, as it seeks more opportunities to transition to green, renewable energy.
November 9, 2023 | 05:23 pm PT
World Bank offers to resolve Vietnam’s solar power dilemma

World Bank offers to resolve Vietnam’s solar power dilemma

The World Bank has offered solutions for Vietnam to prevent a recurrence of its grid capacity shortage caused by indiscriminate licensing of solar plants. 
February 13, 2020 | 04:00 am PT
Stop accepting new solar plant proposals, trade ministry says

Stop accepting new solar plant proposals, trade ministry says

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on provinces and Vietnam Electricity to stop accepting proposals for new solar power plants.
December 18, 2019 | 01:14 am PT
Vietnam set to become a solar power hotspot

Vietnam set to become a solar power hotspot

Given its natural potential, robust government support and aspirations for the sector, Vietnam may become a solar power investment hotspot soon.
October 30, 2019 | 06:17 pm PT
Dong Nai plans mega solar power production on manmade lake

Dong Nai plans mega solar power production on manmade lake

The southern province of Dong Nai is proposing eight solar power projects with total capacity of 5,400 MW on the Tri An Lake.
September 18, 2019 | 11:23 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest solar farm begins operations in southern Vietnam

Southeast Asia's largest solar farm begins operations in southern Vietnam

A 420 MW solar power project, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, has officially started production in Tay Ninh.
September 8, 2019 | 04:52 pm PT
Renewable energy sector sees increasing interest from foreign investors

Renewable energy sector sees increasing interest from foreign investors

Vietnam’s rising demand for power and easier investment conditions are drawing more foreign investors into the green energy sector. 
August 28, 2019 | 12:09 am PT
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