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More Saigonese start ‘sun bathing’ on their roofs

More Saigonese start ‘sun bathing’ on their roofs

Increasing number of households in Ho Chi Minh City are realizing the benefits of installing solar panels.
At the sunniest farm on Vietnam, a power surge

At the sunniest farm on Vietnam, a power surge

Saigon university uses solar power

Saigon university uses solar power

US project to promote rooftop solar technology, electric vehicles

US project to promote rooftop solar technology, electric vehicles

Rooftop solar and advanced battery storage technology are among innovative energy security solutions to be promoted by a $14 mln USAID project in Vietnam.
November 2, 2019 | 10:45 pm PT
New solar power prices not incentive enough: Finance Ministry

New solar power prices not incentive enough: Finance Ministry

Newly proposed feed-in-tariffs (FIT) much less than earlier incentive rates might be too low to encourage solar power investments, the ministry says.
January 22, 2020 | 05:30 am PT
Ministry reverts to old proposal on fixing solar power tariffs

Ministry reverts to old proposal on fixing solar power tariffs

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is arguing against using a bidding mechanism for deciding solar power tariffs, saying it could have negative impacts.
February 18, 2020 | 10:32 pm PT
US to help Vietnam develop clean energy

US to help Vietnam develop clean energy

The U.S.’s official aid agency has signed an agreement with national utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for rooftop solar power generation.
December 14, 2020 | 08:26 pm PT
Solar power systems suggested for HCMC public offices

Solar power systems suggested for HCMC public offices

A HCMC department has suggested spending VND188 billion ($8.15 million) on establishing photovoltaic systems for 157 state buildings in the city.
May 27, 2021 | 03:52 pm PT
US funds advanced energy storage project in central Vietnam

US funds advanced energy storage project in central Vietnam

The U.S. Consulate General in HCMC has granted $2.96 million to a local firm for implementing a battery energy storage pilot project in central Vietnam.
October 15, 2021 | 04:59 pm PT
Vietnam continues to cut down on solar power: Deputy PM

Vietnam continues to cut down on solar power: Deputy PM

The solar power capacity planned by Vietnam for 2031-2045 is “too high” should be reduced to give space for wind power, the government says.
February 27, 2022 | 01:22 am PT
Add 2,400 MW solar power to energy plan: ministry

Add 2,400 MW solar power to energy plan: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that an additional 2,428 megawatts of solar power capacity be added to the national power plan to avoid legal issues with investors.
July 10, 2022 | 12:49 am PT
US-funded energy storage system set for central Vietnam

US-funded energy storage system set for central Vietnam

An energy storage project costing nearly $3 million will be built in Khanh Hoa Province as part of a new joint venture.
May 10, 2023 | 12:25 am PT
Ministry not keen on linking rooftop solar with grid

Ministry not keen on linking rooftop solar with grid

The Ministry of Industry and Trade does not want rooftop solar power added to the grid saying its instability will increase costs.
June 10, 2024 | 12:31 am PT
Government changes mind about not buying rooftop solar power

Government changes mind about not buying rooftop solar power

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to study the option of buying rooftop solar energy and report by Thursday.
July 10, 2024 | 08:12 pm PT
 
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