While electricity consumption has not reached the maximum capacity, electricity production in the northern region is encountering difficulties as a number of coal-powered generators with a total capacity of over 2,000 MW could not be operated due to various reasons. … [Read more...] about Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
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Authorities retain high prices to encourage rooftop solar
As traditional power sources run out, the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including rooftop solar power, is crucial to providing enough power to Viet Nam's burgeoning needs. … [Read more...] about Authorities retain high prices to encourage rooftop solar
ADB, partners fund TTC Energy’s solar power plant
Director of Infrastructure Finance Division of ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department Jackie B. Surtani (3rd L) and GED Executive Director Yupapin Wangviwat (4th L), along with officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Bangkok Bank PCL, Siam Commercial Bank PCL, and Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) PCL, during the signing ceremony on January 22 – PHOTO: ADB HCMC – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on January 22 signed a US$37.8 million loan deal with TTC Energy Development Investment JSC to provide long-term financing to develop and operate a 50-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power plant in the southern province of Tay Ninh. … [Read more...] about ADB, partners fund TTC Energy’s solar power plant
New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study finds a need for more balanced regulation to protect innovation and societal benefits
"Disruption is here to stay and it is important that regulators are able to keep pace, but also balance that speed with decisions that are based on consideration of stakeholder concerns and empirical evidence as opposed to a knee-jerk reaction," says Chris Clague, editor of the report and a Managing Editor in Thought Leadership at The Economist Intelligence Unit. "Regulations that result in an outright ban on technologies can stifle innovation, financial growth and societal benefit. Any regulatory change in response to disruption from a new technology should be based on a wide range of information and perspectives, as well the experience of others, to be both constructive and effective." … [Read more...] about New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study finds a need for more balanced regulation to protect innovation and societal benefits
Central Vietnam tackles forest fires on war footing
A series of forest fires were also reported the same day in many central provinces and cities, from Da Nang to Ha Tinh, threatening the 500kV transmission line. This forced Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) to cut power in many places to ensure safety and allow the firefighting forces to carry out their task. … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam tackles forest fires on war footing
