The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been implementing big wind power projects, including Thang Long Wind in the south-central province of Binh Thuan with a capacity of up to 3,400 MW and total investment amounting to US$11.9 billion.

A wind farm in Ninh Thuan Province.

These projects are expected to contribute to ensuring energy security and protecting the environment, and mark steps forward for Vietnam’s wind power.

Dr. Du Van Toan, from the Institute of Seas and Islands, pointed out Vietnam’s great potential for offshore wind power, and suggested the country put forth targets and suitable policy frameworks to optimise the potential.

Another released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) on July 22 finds that Vietnam is facing a crucial crossroads in its energy system planning, and has the opportunity to act now to accelerate deployment of offshore wind in this decade.

Localities that boast huge wind power potential include Quang Ninh with 11 GW; Ha Tinh, 4.4 GW; Ninh Thuan, 25 GW; Binh Thuan, 42 GW; and Tra Vinh; 20 GW.

The offshore wind power sector has substantial potential and is expected to further develop as it generates clean energy in the context of global climate change.

IFC funds two wind power projects in Vietnam

The International Finance Corporation is set to provide a financing package of $57 million for two wind power projects in central Vietnam.

Vietnam can become renewable energy superpower

Vietnam invested $7.4 billion in solar and wind power last year, ranking 8th on the list of renewable energy investments the world over.

Vietnam’s largest wind power plant enters operation

HCMC-based energy firm Trungnam Group Friday has put its wind power plant in central Ninh Thuan Province into operation, considered the country’s largest to date.

Power sufficiently supplied to Hoa Phu industrial park

(BGO) – Hoa Phu industrial park (IP) covers more than 207 ha with total investment of 1,933 billion VND (83.4 million USD) by Hoa Phu Invest Company Limited. It is executed in the communes of Mai Dinh, Chau Minh and Huong Lam (Hiep Hoa district, Bac Giang province). 

Nghi Son 2 Thermal Power Plant connected with national electricty grid

The first phase of a 500kV transmission line project connecting the Nghi Son 2 Thermal Power Plant with the national electricity grid was put into operation on March 26.

Source: NDO/VNA