Vietnam's commitment at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the UK, is a historical turning point in its climate change policy, an expert has said.

VOV.VN - A total of 42 wind power plants featuring a total capacity of 2,131.3MW have been approved for commercial operation as of mid-November, according to data released by Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).

VOV.VN - Vietnam wishes to explore opportunities and strengthen cooperation with Belgium’s Antwerp province in potential fields such as seaports, renewable energy, climate change adaptation and education.

The increasing proportion of clean energy such as solar and wind power in recent years has helped Vietnam diversify energy sources and reduce its dependence on imported energy, thus enhancing its national energy security.

Three wind power projects co-funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have been put into commercial operation, the agency announced on November 10.

VOV.VN - Orsted Group of Denmark has made a proposal to invest between US$11.9 - 13.6 billion in an offshore wind power project with a total capacity of 3,900 MW in Hai Phong city.

VOV.VN - Asia’s second richest billionaire, Gautam Adani, expressed his desire to expand investment in Vietnam during his recent meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau.

The increase in the solar plus wind share of the electricity mix in Vietnam in 2020 was much faster than the pace seen in the Asia-Pacific region or the world as a whole.

Representatives from the Belgian Foreign Ministry handed over 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam to support its fight against COVID-19.

Three more wind power plants with a combined capacity of 48.8MW began commercial operation in August, according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).