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As of the start of September, nearly 50,000 rooftop solar power projects with a total capacity of close to 1,200 MWp had been completed and put into operation across the country. — Photo courtesy of EVN … [Read more...] about EVN pilots online platform to assist with rooftop solar power development

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on September 9 launched the EVNSOLAR platform at http://solar.evn.com.vn to assist potential investors, both households and enterprises, in accessing this type of power source. The platform provides comprehensive solutions meeting the needs of potential investors, and connects investors with prestigious contractors as well as banks and financial organisations. After a project is completed, its investor will be given an account on the platform to assess the quality of products and services of involved contractors.  The Government’s policies to encourage the development of renewable energy have successfully fuelled the rapid development of projects in the field. As of the start of September, nearly 50,000 roof-top solar power projects with total capacity of close to 1,200 MWp had been completed and put into operation across the country. With millions of private houses and buildings, there is tremendous potential for … [Read more...] about EVN pilots online platform to assist with roof-top solar power development

According to EVN’s study, Vietnam holds great potential to develop solar power. Apart from millions of roofs of households, those of offices, schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, commercial centers and factories at industrial zones are also available. … [Read more...] about EVN launches platform to support rooftop solar installation

EVN has been building and upgrading 21 transmission lines since last year to reduce national grid overload caused by the upsurge in number of solar power plants, mostly in the central provinces of Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan. … [Read more...] about Solar power production triples

Echoing Ngai, Tran Dinh Long, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Electrical Engineering Association (VEEA), said that production costs account for 60 percent of retail prices. Any changes in material prices and fluctuation of currency exchange rates will result in changes in retail prices. … [Read more...] about Competitive distribution market unlikely to reduce power prices: experts