Energy
Electricity production
Rising thermal power ash raises alarm
Coal ash inventory generated by Vietnam’ thermal power plants amounted to 25.2 million tonnes last year, while the number factories are still on the rise, raising an alarm of no more room for storage in the next few year.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Seminar introduces sustainable energy solutions for community
Low-cost models and sustainable energy solutions applied for the community in rural and mountainous areas were introduced at a recent seminar in Hanoi, which was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Live & Learn and the French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) in ...
VNA Reporter
Government approves US$379 million investment in hydropower plant
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung recently signed a decision on ratifying a plan to expand the country’s second largest hydropower plant in Hoa Binh province at a cost of nearly VND8.6 trillion (US$379 million).Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
EVN vows to ensure sufficient power for upcoming dry season
While the backbone of Vietnam’s electricity remains hydropower, the State-owned Electricity of Vietnam Group (EVN) said power supply will be ensured for the coming dry season.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Renewable energy projects up in 10 months
An average of nine projects in power generation and distribution were registered every month since June 2017, according to the Vietnam Renewable Energy Report 2018.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Suffering downstream of polluting coal plants
The heavy toll taken by coal-fired power plants has prompted many pro-environmental international organisations to oppose banks in several nations that plan to provide loans for these plants in Vietnam, which mandatorily still considers coal a big power generator for the energy-thirsty country.Keep reading ...
Khoi Nguyen
Provinces choose clean energy, farms over multimillion-dollar projects
The central and southern regions are choosing to develop environmentally friendly projects rather than mining and industrial projects. Keep reading ...
Kim Chi
Energy policy could prioritise small scale projects
In a major shift in perspective, the Government is viewing small scale projects as the best, most sustainable way of tapping the nation’s hydropower potential.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Solar power era begins in Vietnam
The solar panel market has warmed up with foreign and domestic investors showing renewed interest in the market.Keep reading ...
Thanh Lich
Vietnam strives to attract more investment in solar power
Vietnamese localities are taking measures to attract more investment in renewable energy, especially solar power. According to the Government’s targets, solar power is expected to become the main renewable energy source in the future, with installed capacity to be increased from 6-7 MW by the ...
VNA Reporter
