Wind power

No injuries were reported, but damage is believed to amount to over $3 million. According to chairman of the Binh Thuan Wind Power Association Bui Van Thinh, the unexpected issue has created new burdens for power businesses as more costs are expected to surface. “The fire at this wind farm project is the first case in Vietnam and so it is also a lesson for wind power investors,” said Thinh, who suggested that investors need to strictly follow the manufacturer’s operation and repair procedures, no matter the expense – the cost of such procedures can accounts for around 2 per cent of the value of the turbine. … [Read more...] about Wind farm blaze puts O&M activities in the spotlight

Now, the MoIT is saying that for projects that have been granted investment certificates, investors have already spent a lot of time and money on planning, site clearance, preparations for construction and technical design evaluation. Therefore, getting a PPA is a final, objective step. … [Read more...] about Ministry reverts to old proposal on fixing solar power tariffs

“Our survey also shows that 40 per cent of T&D stakeholders believe that a lack of digital mindset is a barrier within their organisation, which is defined as a lack of staff engagement with digitalisation. This reveals that although the technology and ambition might be there, unless organisations can concentrate on the efforts of their entire workforce towards the adoption of new technologies and harvesting the opportunities provided by big data and enhanced connectivity, the impact of digitalisation will be limited,” said Lucy Craig, vice president of Technology and Innovation at DNV GL – Energy. … [Read more...] about Transmission and distribution kept from global energy transition

Six key policy actions are proposed in the report to help Vietnam move toward a more financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable energy future. They include engaging energy specialists from the private sector in producing Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII with a strong prioritisation on investment in domestic renewable energy, natural gas, battery storage and energy efficiency. … [Read more...] about Made in Vietnam Energy Plan 2.0 to debut next week

--  Five hotels in Vietnam have been named in the list of star-rated hotels in 2020 selected by Forbes Travel Guide. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the capital city and the Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam got five stars, the highest ranking, while the other three - Intercontinental Resort Da Nang Sun Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang, and The Reverie Saigon Hotel and Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, garnered four stars each. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – February 19