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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Waaree signs MoU for 100MWp solar EPC project in Vietnam's Daklak province
New Delhi: Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Viet Khanh Joint Stock Company to execute turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works for a 100MWp photovoltaic solar power project in Ea Mdrod commune, Cư Mgar district, Daklak province of Vietnam. This is the second collaboration between the two companies after the successful commissioning of a 49.5MW solar project in Cam Ranh province in 2019. According to the MoU, Waaree will undertake the complete design, engineering, construction, testing and commissioning of the solar power plant, which will be connected to Vietnam's national power grid. The earlier 49.5MW solar project delivered by Waaree during 2018–19 is regarded as one of the highest performing solar installations in Vietnam. 'Waaree Group's 49.5MW solar project delivered in 2018–19 has remained one of the highest performing solar installation in Vietnam till date. This unmatched performance and professionalism form the foundation of our renewed trust. We are pleased to extend our collaboration with Waaree for this upcoming 100MWp project and look forward to building one of the most efficient clean energy assets in the region,' said Dinh Xuan Hai Sang, Chairman, Viet Khanh Joint Stock Company. The 100MWp solar project, once operational, is expected to offset more than 130,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, which is equivalent to planting over two million trees per year. 'We are honored to deepen our partnership with Viet Khanh through this landmark 100MWp solar project. This collaboration reflects Waaree Group's strong reputation in delivering high-performance, bankable solar infrastructure globally. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and energy transition aligns perfectly with Vietnam's national energy vision,' said Viren Doshi, Executive Director, Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. The project is aligned with Vietnam's Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), which targets 30.9 per cent renewable energy share by 2030. It also complements India's Act East Policy by strengthening cross-border clean energy cooperation in Southeast Asia. Waaree has deployed over 20GW of solar capacity across more than 20 countries and is India's largest solar module manufacturer. The company brings integrated capabilities in module manufacturing and EPC execution. The project is expected to contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel dependence, improvement in air quality, and serve as a replicable model for renewable energy development in rural and semi-urban regions of Vietnam.
Iraqi News
18-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Hanoi – Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan. The Southeast Asian country has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the latest edition of its Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), as it is known, maps out how it will reach those goals. The manufacturing powerhouse has been heavily reliant on coal to meet its rapidly expanding energy needs. But now it wants to 'strongly develop renewable energy sources', according to the plan, which was published Wednesday on the government's news portal. With targets set at 73 gigawatts (GW) for solar and 38 GW for onshore wind energy by 2030 — and a significant increase to 296 GW and 230 GW by 2050 — the plan looks 'really ambitious', said Andri Prasetiyo, senior researcher at Senik Centre Asia. The 2023 version of the PDP8 aimed for 12.8 GW for solar and 21 GW for wind by the end of the decade. 'I think this sends a clear message, Vietnam is positioning itself to maintain leadership in Southeast Asia's clean energy transition, (even) taking a more prominent role in the region,' he told AFP. Solar power grew rapidly in Vietnam until 2020 but its success hit a roadblock due to infrastructure limitations. Prasetiyo said Vietnam's new targets were 'increasingly feasible', although they far outstrip market projections of what the country can achieve. – Coal, nuclear – The latest version of the PDP8, which was approved this week, also re-emphasises the country's 2023 pledge to end the use of coal by 2050. Coal will represent nearly 17 percent of its energy mix by the end of the decade, down from a target of 20 percent set in 2023. Meanwhile, solar will account for 31 percent of the country's energy by 2030, while onshore wind will be 16 percent. More than $136 billion will be needed if Vietnam is to get there, the document said. Under the new plan, the country also aims to open its first nuclear power plant by 2035 at the latest. It comes after Vietnam and Russia signed an agreement on nuclear energy in January, with Hanoi saying Russian nuclear giant Rosatom was 'very interested' in cooperating on a project in central Ninh Thuan province. Overall, as Vietnam targets an ambitious 10 percent economic growth rate by the end of the decade, it wants to raise its total installed capacity to a maximum of 236 GW by that date. That's up by more than 80 GW from the figure outlined in 2023. Hanoi is also eager to avoid a repeat of the rolling blackouts and sudden power outages in summer 2023 that led to losses among manufacturers. They also prompted massive disruption for residents, as intensely hot weather and unprecedented drought strained energy supplies in northern Vietnam.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan. The Southeast Asian country has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the latest edition of its Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), as it is known, maps out how it will reach those goals. The manufacturing powerhouse has been heavily reliant on coal to meet its rapidly expanding energy needs. But now it wants to "strongly develop renewable energy sources", according to the plan, which was published Wednesday on the government's news portal. With targets set at 73 gigawatts (GW) for solar and 38 GW for onshore wind energy by 2030 -- and a significant increase to 296 GW and 230 GW by 2050 -- the plan looks "really ambitious", said Andri Prasetiyo, senior researcher at Senik Centre Asia. The 2023 version of the PDP8 aimed for 12.8 GW for solar and 21 GW for wind by the end of the decade. "I think this sends a clear message, Vietnam is positioning itself to maintain leadership in Southeast Asia's clean energy transition, (even) taking a more prominent role in the region," he told AFP. Solar power grew rapidly in Vietnam until 2020 but its success hit a roadblock due to infrastructure limitations. Prasetiyo said Vietnam's new targets were "increasingly feasible", although they far outstrip market projections of what the country can achieve. - Coal, nuclear - The latest version of the PDP8, which was approved this week, also re-emphasises the country's 2023 pledge to end the use of coal by 2050. Coal will represent nearly 17 percent of its energy mix by the end of the decade, down from a target of 20 percent set in 2023. Meanwhile, solar will account for 31 percent of the country's energy by 2030, while onshore wind will be 16 percent. More than $136 billion will be needed if Vietnam is to get there, the document said. Under the new plan, the country also aims to open its first nuclear power plant by 2035 at the latest. It comes after Vietnam and Russia signed an agreement on nuclear energy in January, with Hanoi saying Russian nuclear giant Rosatom was "very interested" in cooperating on a project in central Ninh Thuan province. Overall, as Vietnam targets an ambitious 10 percent economic growth rate by the end of the decade, it wants to raise its total installed capacity to a maximum of 236 GW by that date. That's up by more than 80 GW from the figure outlined in 2023. Hanoi is also eager to avoid a repeat of the rolling blackouts and sudden power outages in summer 2023 that led to losses among manufacturers. They also prompted massive disruption for residents, as intensely hot weather and unprecedented drought strained energy supplies in northern Vietnam. tmh/aph/rsc
