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U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic (PV) exports

U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary findings in the antidumping duty investigations of cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam  On November 29, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary ruling on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of crystalline cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, announcing the dumping rates for each exporter/producer. This … Continue reading U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic (PV) exports

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Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project

It will take at least three years to build an offshore wind farm and put it into operation, which means that construction of the wind farm needs to begin in 2027. Under the eighth national power development plan for 2021-2030 (Plan 8) which was approved in May 2023, Vietnam strives to have 6,000MW of offshore … Continue reading Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project

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Coro’s photovoltaic solar projects in Vietnam gain traction

This follows an MoU signed between Mobile World Group and Coro in October 2023. The MoU grants Coro exclusivity on an initial 900 company sites (estimated at 50MW of rooftop solar capacity) in the central and southern regions of Vietnam, where solar irradiation is the highest in the country. Coro will build, own, and operate … Continue reading Coro’s photovoltaic solar projects in Vietnam gain traction

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GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets

Today, the Global Wind Energy Council presented its report on the competitive procurement of offshore wind projects in Vietnam to Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) at the ministry’s office in Ha Noi.  The GWEC report entitled “Vietnam Offshore Wind Competitive Investor Selection Study” aims to share the … Continue reading GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets

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German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam

German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh. The information was released during a working meeting on the subject … Continue reading German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam

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Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia

The latest supply chain map from Sinovoltaics tracks growth across Southeast Asia, with module capacity reaching 78.8 GW, and 58 production projects tracked. Sinovoltaics has published a new report mapping all solar module factories in Southeast Asia. “The Sinovoltaics Supply Chain Map Southeast Asia for Q2 2024 includes several notable changes since our Q1 report,” … Continue reading Sinovoltaics tracks 78.8 GW photovoltaic capacity in Southeast Asia

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7,000 MW offshore wind power projects in Ho Chi Minh City’s island district (Vietnam)

Two investors have proposed offshore wind power projects in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, with a total capacity of up to 7,000MW, according to Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc, deputy director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade. This update came during a working session between the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and … Continue reading 7,000 MW offshore wind power projects in Ho Chi Minh City’s island district (Vietnam)

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Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia

Sunny Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, with solar farm capacity exceeding 20GW across ASEAN countries. Despite this rapid growth and ambitious renewable goals, nations in the region face diverse challenges. These range from supply chain disruptions and political dynamics to issues like anti-dumping tariffs and internal instability. Dialogue Earth explores the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia

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Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK

Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set to depart from Phu My Industrial Zone in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau by the end of April 2024, bound for Jeonnam 1 wind power project off the coast of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeonnam province. Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set … Continue reading Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK

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Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received proposals from seven wind farm investors in Laos that want to sell electricity to Vietnam, with a total capacity of nearly 4,150 MW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said. An operational wind power plant in Quang Tri province. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received … Continue reading Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam

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Green hydrogen production from offshore wind energy in Vietnam

With the characteristics of zero carbon emissions and high energy conversion efficiency, the production of green hydrogen from offshore wind energy becomes the optimal solution applied today by many countries in the world in the energy transition. This is also one of the innovative solutions that Vietnam intends to implement to achieve the goal of … Continue reading Green hydrogen production from offshore wind energy in Vietnam

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Vietnam considers importing wind power from Laos amid electricity shortage concerns

In an effort to address potential power shortages in its northern region, Vietnam is considering importing wind power from its neighboring country, Laos. The national energy monopoly, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), has requested approval to import at an economically viable rate of 6.95 cents per kilowatt-hour, lower than Vietnam’s own wind power rates. Memorandum with Laos: … Continue reading Vietnam considers importing wind power from Laos amid electricity shortage concerns

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The rise of offshore wind energy in Vietnam

Vietnam is embarking on an ambitious effort to transform its renewable energy landscape. In a groundbreaking move, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has entrusted Petrovietnam, the state-owned energy company, with the task of laying underwater power transmission lines and spearheading the development of offshore wind energy. This signals a paradigm shift in Vietnam’s approach towards … Continue reading The rise of offshore wind energy in Vietnam

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GWEC AND GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS STAND READY TO SUPPORT VIETNAM IN ITS GREEN TRANSITION

The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh officially announced the Resource Mobilization Plan to implement the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) yesterday, signalling the country’s determination to deliver on their energy transition goals.  The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the Ministry of Planning and Investment … Continue reading GWEC AND GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS STAND READY TO SUPPORT VIETNAM IN ITS GREEN TRANSITION

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The Rise of Renewable Energy in Vietnam

In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a promising market for renewable energy, driven by rapid economic growth, increasing energy demand, and the need to address environmental concerns. The government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy development, aiming to increase the share of renewables in the total energy mix to 15-20% by 2030 and … Continue reading The Rise of Renewable Energy in Vietnam

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Envision Energy secures order from Serentica Renewables for 350 MW wind turbines

Envision Energy will provide 106 units of its state-of-the-art EN156/3.3 wind turbine for the wind farm. These wind turbines have already demonstrated their reliability and efficiency in projects across China and Vietnam.“Envision Energy, a global leader in renewable energy solutions has won an order from Serentica Renewables – a decarbonization platform that seeks to accelerate … Continue reading Envision Energy secures order from Serentica Renewables for 350 MW wind turbines

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MOU finalized to grow offshore wind power in Vietnam

A Memorandum of Understanding to deliver one of Vietnam’s first offshore wind power assets has been signed by DNV, IE, and PTSC M&C. With the Government of Vietnam recently approving Power Development Plan 8, offshore wind power development is considered one of the workable options for Vietnam’s energy transition.  The MOU is expected to promote … Continue reading MOU finalized to grow offshore wind power in Vietnam

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PowerChina achieves completion milestone for Vietnam offshore wind power project

Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has completed hoisting all fans in Area 1A of the Ca Mau 1 wind power project in Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam.  The largest offshore wind power project in southeast Asia, with a total installed capacity of 350 megawatts (MW), is divided into four wind farms: A, … Continue reading PowerChina achieves completion milestone for Vietnam offshore wind power project

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Vietnam looks to offshore wind power in transition to renewable energy

Vietnam is developing a regulation framework for offshore wind activity as the country has embarked on a roadmap to reduce coal-fired power generation in an effort to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Xinhua reported, quoting a Vietnam News Agency report on Thursday. Vietnam has untapped potential in the offshore wind because of the … Continue reading Vietnam looks to offshore wind power in transition to renewable energy

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Vestas as possible investor in wind turbine plants in Vietnam

European manufacturers are considering investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Vietnam to build wind turbine plants. According to the World Bank Group, Vietnam has a large untapped potential in offshore wind due to its strong winds in shallow waters close to the coast. Three industry sources have named Danish Vestas as one of the … Continue reading Vestas as possible investor in wind turbine plants in Vietnam

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