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The Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant boasts 62 turbines, with an impressive total estimated capacity of 99MW. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is committed to the development and utilization of green energy technologies, particularly in the realm of wind turbine blades and solar panel production. The country aims to capitalize on its favorable geographical and climatic advantages to foster the growth of renewable energy sources. In recent years, Vietnam has implemented a series of policies supporting the expansion of green and clean energy, as evidenced by the National Strategy for Green Growth (2021-2030), with a vision extended to 2050, the National Energy Development Strategy by 2030 and its outlook to 2045, and the eighth National Power Development Plan for the same period. While large-scale wind power projects have been attracting investments in plains, coastal regions, and areas with favorable wind speeds, the overall exploitation of wind energy remains untapped, especially in regions ...

The Tra Vinh Wind Power Projects: A Multi-Million Dollar Investment An array of wind turbines stands tall in Tra Vinh province, a sight that embodies the region’s commitment to renewable energy. (Photo: VNA) The southern coastal province of Tra Vinh is taking significant strides in the realm of renewable energy with the approval of five wind power plant projects. Together, these ventures boast a total investment of over 13.8 trillion VND (approximately 540 million USD). Among these projects is the second phase of Wind Power Plants V1-5 and V1-6, located in Hiep Thanh commune, Duyen Hai town. With a substantial capacity of 80 MW and an investment of 3.8 trillion VND, this undertaking promises to make a notable impact. Additionally, the expansion of Wind Power Plant V1-2 in Truong Long Hoa commune, Duyen Hai town, will add 48 MW to the grid, backed by an investment of 2.39 trillion VND. This expansion demonstrates a continued commitment to harnessing the power of wind energ...

Sweden is leading the way in the global transition to carbon neutrality, with ambitious plans to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by 2045. This remarkable journey began decades ago and was fueled by a global oil crisis, which forced the country to rethink its energy strategy. The 1970s oil crisis, a result of Sweden’s heavy reliance on oil, served as a pivotal moment. The shortage of oil and soaring prices led to the implementation of oil rationing, similar to food rations. This crisis threatened the economic gains of the previous ‘golden period’, prompting Swedish authorities to take decisive action. A Transformative Oil Crisis Sweden’s response to the crisis was twofold. Firstly, they turned to nuclear power to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Secondly, they invested significantly in central heating infrastructure, constructing large heating plants to supply heat to clusters of households and industrial parks through insulated piping and underground networks. This shift ...

The US Ambassador shared a story about a hotel in Kerala, where he was asked to plant a coconut palm sapling at the end of his stay. | Photo: Bloomberg Addressing a gathering, the Ambassador praised India’s ambitious goals for renewable energy, foretelling that the country will become the global “shop floor” for the sector in the next three decades. “India is setting bold targets and implementing policies that position it as a leader in solar and wind energy capacity, not just for its own needs but also to manufacture cost-effective solutions for the world,” he asserted. “Mark my words, India will, in the next 30 years, be the epicenter of the renewable energy revolution,” he emphasized. The outgoing Ambassador’s remarks came at the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). Recounting his experience in Kerala, the Ambassador shared, “They asked me to plant a coconut palm sapling, and I inquired about how ...