Topic: power

Under the revised National Power Development Plan for 2021 - 2030 with a vision to 2050, Vietnam's power generation capacity will reach between 183,291 megawatts and 236,363.

Stable power supply has been restored to 98 per cent of EVN clients affected by super typhoon Yagi.

A billion-dollar gas-fired power project, crucial to Vietnam's energy security, is on the brink of collapse due to a bitter land dispute between state-owned PetroVietnam Power and a local industrial park developer.

The state-backed coal conglomerate aims to boost output and revenues, but faces continued pressure for greater sustainability.

Authorities aim to close loopholes in a rapidly growing sector

Prime Minister's Directive Aims to Make The Most Out Of Local Resources To Stabilize Power Supply

Line to increase power transmission in central and northern region to 5,000 MW.

Severe heat and impact of El Nino have led to a surge in power demand.

Mr. Rahul Kitchlu, Program Leader for Infrastructure and Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank (WB), offered six solutions for Vietnam to achieve green growth and sustainable development. These include improvements in planning energy network expansion and the regulatory framework for procurement, to ensure low-cost renewable energy supply; pouring public investment into the power grid; and promoting electricity transmission and trading between regions.

Though the benefits of solar power are obvious and the use of renewable energy is no longer an option but a must, there remain many issues in implementation due to an absence of clear regulations, especially regarding waste treatment and handling used panels.