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Vietnam to increase wind power capacity

The Vietnamese government has aimed to raise total capacity of wind power to 800 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020, some 2,000 MW by 2025 and 6,000 MW by 2030, Vietnam News Agency reported on Tuesday. At a wind power workshop in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on Tuesday, Vietnamese participants said that by the end … Continue reading Vietnam to increase wind power capacity

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Vietnam Wind Power 2019

Organised by Global Wind Energy Council in partnership with GIZ, Danish Embassy Hanoi and theEmbassy of Ireland, the 2nd edition of Vietnam Wind Power 2019 gathers international industry experts and local leading wind companies, together with high-level representatives from government and other relevant authorities from Vietnam to discuss opportunities for wind power development in Vietnam and what needs to … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Power 2019

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Construction on 50MW wind power plant begins in Bac Lieu

Construction on a wind farm with a capacity of 50MW began in Vinh Hau A commune, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on June 1, as part of activities during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week and an Action Month for the Environment. Covering a total area of 1,000ha, the Hoa Binh 1 plant … Continue reading Construction on 50MW wind power plant begins in Bac Lieu

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Vietnam promotes the development of renewable energies

In order to meet the growing demand for electricity in Vietnam, it is expected that alternative sources such as wind energy and solar power will be the future for the energy sector in the Indochinese country in the coming years. Currently, by investing in industries and increasing the population, the coverage of electricity demand is … Continue reading Vietnam promotes the development of renewable energies

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Ninh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam

The central province of Ninh Thuan aims to become a renewable-energy centre of the country, with assistance from the central government’s preferential policies.   Bui Nhat Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said at a recent conference on renewable energy held in the province that the development of renewable energy such as wind and … Continue reading Ninh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam

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Is Vietnam the next offshore wind energy hotspot in South East Asia?

We are just over two weeks away from the second edition of GWEC’s Vietnam Wind Power 2019 which will take place in Hanoi from 11-12 June, in partnership with GIZ, the Danish Embassy Hanoi and the Embassy of Ireland. During this two-day event, GWEC is organising its first closed-door Offshore Roundtable in Vietnam, hoping to start some early conversations … Continue reading Is Vietnam the next offshore wind energy hotspot in South East Asia?

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AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam

Ayala Corp said Monday its energy unit would build a wind farm in Vietnam’s southeast coast, the first phase of which will cost $92 million. AC Energy signed a shareholder’s agreement with The Blue Circle for the Mui Ne Wind Farm Binh Thuan province. The first phase will have 40 megawatts in capacity, which can … Continue reading AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam

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Wind power plant construction starts in southern Vietnam

Construction of an offshore wind power plant began Monday in the southern coastal province of Bac Lieu. The first phase of the Dong Hai 1 Wind Power Plant is expected to cost local company Bac Phuong (BP) Energy Ltd around VND2.5 trillion ($108 million). The province’s second wind power plant will have a capacity of … Continue reading Wind power plant construction starts in southern Vietnam

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Netherlands looks forwards to cooperation in wind power in Vietnam

A delegation from the Netherlands expressed their wish to cooperate with Ba Ria-Vung Tau to develop wind power during a working session with the southern province’s officials on April 12. The Dutch delegation accompanied Prime Minister Mark Rutte during his official visit to Vietnam on April 9. Pauline Eizema, deputy head of mission at the … Continue reading Netherlands looks forwards to cooperation in wind power in Vietnam

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Ninh Thuan: Mui Dinh wind power plant inaugurated

The 37.6 MW Mui Dinh wind power plant invested in by Germany’s Eab New Energy GmbH was inaugurated in Thuan Nam district of the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan on April 10. According to Klaus Dieter Lietzmann, President of EAB Newenergy GmbH, the plant’s construction began in August 2016. It is comprised of 16 … Continue reading Ninh Thuan: Mui Dinh wind power plant inaugurated

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Renewable energy: the future of power for Vietnam

Vietnam could meet its long-term energy demands by adding renewable energy sources and cutting-edge battery storage technologies to its arsenal of solutions, experts said at a two-day international conference on renewable energy that ended on April 4 in HCM City. Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, Nguyen Tam Tien, CEO of Trung Nam Group, … Continue reading Renewable energy: the future of power for Vietnam

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Vestas wins first V150-4.2 MW wind turbines order in Southeast Asia for wind energy project in Vietnam

Vestas has won its first V150-4.2 MW wind power order in Southeast Asia for a wind farm in Vietnam with an undisclosed foreigner investor. Featuring the V150-4.2 MW wind turbine, one of the highest producing low-wind turbines in the industry, this project delivers a very competitive cost of energy for the customer. This 42 MW … Continue reading Vestas wins first V150-4.2 MW wind turbines order in Southeast Asia for wind energy project in Vietnam

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2nd edition of Vietnam Wind Power

Following the successful first edition of Vietnam Wind Power conference in June 2018, which attracted nearly 200 international and local delegates, and featured 30 industry and government speakers, the Global Wind Energy Council will be holding its second edition of Vietnam Wind Power Conference in Hanoi on 11-12 June 2019, in partnership with GIZ and … Continue reading 2nd edition of Vietnam Wind Power

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ENERCON exceeds installed capacity of 50 gigawatts of wind power

ENERCON has surpassed the symbolic milestone of 50 gigawatts with the installation of wind energy converters. The global installed wind turbines capacity record was achieved at the beginning of October during installation of wind turbines for the Mui Dinh wind farm in Vietnam. ENERCON’s global balance of installations currently amounts to more than 29,075 wind energy … Continue reading ENERCON exceeds installed capacity of 50 gigawatts of wind power

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Vietnam Wind Power 2019

Following the successful first edition of Vietnam Wind Power conference in June 2018, which attracted nearly 200 international and local delegates, and featured 30 industry and government speakers, the Global Wind Energy Council will be holding its second edition of Vietnam Wind Power on 11-12 June 2019 in Hanoi, in partnership with GIZ and the … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Power 2019

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Vietnam Wind Energy Summit 2019 | 13-14 March, Pullman Hanoi, Vietnam

The Vietnam Wind Energy Summit 2019 will be held on March 13th – 14th in Pullman Hanoi, Vietnam. The summit will include the Conference, Exhibition, Sub-forum and project match-making forum, which will create an idealistic platform for the international players to connect with the local firms in Vietnam. The Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Energy Summit 2019 | 13-14 March, Pullman Hanoi, Vietnam

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Germany to cooperate & support Vietnam in development of wind energy

At the event, German Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Mr. Andreas Siegel highlighted the potential for renewable energy including wind energy of Vietnam. According to participants, Vietnam boasts favourable conditions to develop renewable energy, including wind energy. Under a draft national renewable energy development plan of the Energy Institute of the Ministry of … Continue reading Germany to cooperate & support Vietnam in development of wind energy

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Vietnam Increases Feed-in-Tariffs for Wind Power Projects

According to Decision No.39/2018/QD-TTg (“Decision 39”) issued on 10 September 2018, the feed-in-tariffs (FiTs) for wind energy projects have been increased from US cents 7.8/kWh to VND 1,928/ kWh (US cents 8.5 per kWh) for onshore wind power projects and VND 2,223/kWh (US cents 9.8 per kWh) for offshore wind power projects. The new FiTs … Continue reading Vietnam Increases Feed-in-Tariffs for Wind Power Projects

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Enercon has installed wind turbines with a combined wind energy capacity of over 50 GW

Enercon has installed wind turbines with a combined wind power capacity of over 50 GW, following the installation of 16 E-103 EP2 machines at a wind farm in Vietnam. The German manufacturer said it has now installed more than 29,075 wind turbines with a total capacity of 50,027MW. The latest hardware was erected at New … Continue reading Enercon has installed wind turbines with a combined wind energy capacity of over 50 GW

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Vietnam raises wind power price to encourage development

The Government has recently decided to increase price of wind power to encourage the development of this energy after eight years imposing the Feed in Tariff (Fit) of 7.8 US cent/kWh, which is said to be too low for investors to overcome perceived risks. Under the Prime Minister’s Decision No.39/2018/QD-TTg, the new level of Fit … Continue reading Vietnam raises wind power price to encourage development

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