PM urges site clearance of key transport projects in the south Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has sent an urgent order to HCM City and Đồng Nai Province authorities to complete site clearance for the Bến Lức-Long Thành Expressway project in the fourth quarter of this year.

Better policies needed for independent power producer: experts As private investment can play a significant role in increasing local power supply, experts have worked to find better mechanisms and policies to solve problems that have discouraged investment in the sector.

EVN pilots online platform to assist with rooftop solar power development Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on Wednesday launched the EVNSOLAR platform at solar.evn.com.vn to assist potential investors, both households and enterprises, in accessing this type of power.

Power supply is sufficient next year: EVN

Việt Nam’s electricity supplier say they are confident they have the power to supply the whole country next year.

EVN to auction shares in Đông Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation Vietnam Electricity (EVN) plans to auction more than 13 million shares in its affiliate Đông Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation JSC (TBD).

Rooftop solar power needs more policy support Rooftop solar power in Việt Nam has exploded with 1,000 MWp in just two years, however, there are still many obstacles, especially policies, finance and initiatives to promote its development.

MoIT considers single pricing model for power tariff

Consumers would be able to choose between the traditional step pricing model, which consist of five tiers based on electricity consumption, and a single price model.

Nearly 20,000 rooftop solar power projects installed So far, more than 41,180 rooftop solar power projects have been put into operation throughout the country with a total capacity of 925.8 MWp.

New power pricing mechanism to be applied next year

The common retail power price is expected to be applied at the beginning of next year together with the current tiered pricing mechanism, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải.

Mekong Delta province embraces rooftop solar Rooftop solar energy is becoming increasingly popular in Tiền Giang, with hundreds of companies, government agencies and private houses in the Mekong Delta installing solar panels.