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French Development Agency lends EUR74.7 million to EVN’s hydropower project
The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on June 29 signed a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) on a loan of EUR74.7 million (US$82.6 million) to develop the expanded Ialy hydropower plant in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai.
EPC contract signed for power plant in Quang Binh
A contract on a bidding package worth VND30 trillion (nearly US$1.29 billion) on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant in the central province of Quang Binh was signed in Hanoi on June 17.
Virtual race calls donations for COVID-19 vaccine fund
A virtual race is underway to raise money for Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccine fund, with the message “Steps for Solidarity”, according to the Vietnam Sports Administration.
Vietnam may have to reduce renewable power in next five years: institute
It is likely that Vietnam will have to reduce renewable energy sources in the next five years, as booming development in recent years was weighing on the power system, according to a recent report by the Institute of Energy.
EVN donates VND1.5 billion for localities to fight COVID-19
The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has decided to donate VND1.5 billion (US$64,944) in support of COVID-19 prevention and control in Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and Da Nang, which have borne the brunt of the latest wave of the pandemic since late April.
Coal, hydro power to give way to renewables
Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to mobilise 32 billion kWh of renewable energy, including 26.3 billion kWh of solar power, meaning the output of coal-fuelled and hydro-power plants will be reduced.
Renewable energy output up nearly 160% during Jan-Apr
Vietnam’s total output of electricity from renewable energies hit 9.5 billion kWh in the first four months of 2021, up 156.9% year-on-year, and accounting for 11.8% of the total electricity output, according to a report by the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
EVN strives to become major economic group by 2030
VOV.VN - The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) Group is poised to become a major economic group and will be able to boast sustainable and efficient operations moving forward, according to a strategy regarding its development towards 2030 and a vision ahead to 2045 as adopted by the Prime Minister.
Con Dao Island to be linked with national grid via submarine cables
The Prime Minister has approved a proposal from Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to expand the national grid from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Con Dao Island via submarine cables.
Vietnam saves 353,000 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour
Vietnam saved 353,000 kWh of electricity during one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 27, when the entire country turned off unnecessary electric appliances in response to Earth Hour 2021, according to the National Power Dispatch Centre.
