Inspecting solar panels (Source: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – A seminar discussing the potential of solar power development in tandem with sustainable agriculture production took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 24. Co-hosted by the Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance, the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG), the Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID), and Can Tho University (CTU), the event aimed to work out solutions in promoting the development of renewable energy in Vietnam. Antoine Vander Elst from the European Union (EU) delegation to Vietnam said renewable energy is now more reliable and cheaper than fossil fuel power, contributing to strengthening energy security and creating more jobs. According to him, there are 2.2 million people working in the field of renewable energy in the EU, spanning 90,000 businesses across 28 countries. He said with a tropical climate, Vietnam has advantages in developing solar and … [Read more...] about Seminar discusses agricultural development alongside renewable energy
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Seminar looks into challenges to renewable energy development
Solar panels at BIM 1 Solar power Plant in Phuoc Minh Commune, Thuan Nam District in the central province of Ninh Thuan (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Challenges to renewable energy development in Vietnam and solutions to them were highlighted at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23. … [Read more...] about Seminar looks into challenges to renewable energy development
Renewable energy development in VN faces challenges
Solar panels at BIM 1 Solar power Plant in Phước Minh Commune, Thuận Nam District in the central province of Ninh Thuận. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Thành Viet Nam News HCM CITY – Renewable energy projects are facing challenges in licensing, financing options, and agreements with local project owners, experts said at a seminar held in HCM City on Thursday. Nguyễn Quang Thuận, CEO of StoxPlus Corporation, the seminar’s organiser, said: “We would like to share not only market insights and lessons learned from project implementation experiences, but also key issues and risks about project development, financing, merger and acquisitions, and equity investment.” Speaking at the “Việt Nam Renewable Energy: Challenges and Practical Solutions” seminar, Stefano Pellegrino, general secretary of EuroCham Việt Nam, a co-organiser of the seminar, said that renewable energy development “is … [Read more...] about Renewable energy development in VN faces challenges
Many events to take place around Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018
The Hanoitimes - Today`s renewable energy technology is more reliable and cheaper than fossil fuels, especially when considering important aspects such as climate change, environmental and health protection. Many events related to renewable energy have been held in Vietnam to find solutions to promote renewable energy and raise public awareness of the benefits of renewable energy as the country is seeking alternative energy sources and fighting environmental pollution. On August 21, the Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance (VSEA) and the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) opened the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018. This event kicked off a series of activities that will take place from August 21 to 26 in three major cities namely Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. The opening ceremony of the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 The goal of the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 is to create a forum for related partners to promote renewable energy, raise public … [Read more...] about Many events to take place around Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018
Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 begins
The Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance (VSEA) and the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) kicked off the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 in Hà Nội yesterday. – Photo qdnd.vn HÀ NỘI – The Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance (VSEA) and the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) kicked off the Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 in Hà Nội yesterday. The event, which takes place until August 26 in Hà Nội, HCM City and Cần Thơ, establishes a forum for multi-stakeholders to remove obstacles and accelerate renewable energy development for all in Việt Nam. The national project for power development in 2011-2020 also identified developing renewable energy as a breakthrough to ensure the nation’s energy security, and reduce negative impacts from generating power on the environment. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2018 begins