Sharp to construct 48 MW PV project in Vietnam
Japanese electronics giant Sharp has signed an agreement for the construction of a 48 MW (DC) PV plant, to be located in Thua Thien Hue province in Northern Vietnam.
Renewables to drive economic growth in SE Asia — IRENA
The 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are on track to make solar and other renewables account for 23% of the region’s total primary energy supply (TPES) by 2025, but governments will need to create better policy and investment frameworks to make it happen, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Ecoprogetti awarded 250 MW PV production line in Vietnam
Italian solar equipment manufacturer, Ecoprogetti has finalized an order for a 250 MW PV production line in Vietnam. The glass-backsheet line will be installed by June 2018, according to to the company.
Sunseap to partner with InfraCo Asia to develop 168 MW solar plant in Vietnam
The Singapore-headquartered renewable energy developer signs agreement to jointly develop large-scale solar farm in Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province with InfraCo Asia Development Pte.
Conergy enters Vietnam market with 30 MW solar project
The German-headquartered EPC has been selected by project owners, BIM Group and AC Energy to begin construction of the solar plant in April in the Ninh Thuan province of the country.
Tremendous demand: An interview with First Solar CEO Mark Widmar
In this interview Mark Widmar talks about the market for PV modules and his company’s supply situation, First Solar’s position in the Section 201 case, and the role he sees for solar in the future of energy.
First Solar produces first S6 module, seals 800 MW of deals
The first modules have rolled off the line in Ohio as part of First Solar’s $1.4 billion dollar bet on its large-format Series 6. The company will also expand production in Vietnam.
World Bank, EVN install solar measurement stations in Vietnam
The World Bank and Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) have installed five solar measurement stations across Vietnam, as part of a campaign to promote the deployment of renewable energy.
Vietnam to launch PV auctions with World Bank
The Vietnamese authorities, in cooperation with the World Bank, have revealed plans to launch a pilot auction program for solar projects, according to a local media report.
Dohwa breaks ground on 49.5 MW in Vietnam
South Korea’s Dohwa Engineering has begun the construction of a 49.5 MW solar array in central Vietnam.
