Nuclear - Renewable

Vietnam's decision to restart the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Programme marks a historic milestone in the nation's long-term energy strategy. Public debate has understandably centered on reactor technology, EPC contractors, financing, construction schedules, and workforce development-All of which are essential ingredients of a successful nuclear power programme.

The People's Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved the investment policy for the Ea Dreh Floating Solar Power Plant project, to be developed in Ia Dreh Commune, Gia Lai Province.

On the occasion of attending the High-Level Conference marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia diplomatic relations in Kazan City, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held a meeting with A. Likhachev, Director General of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom).

At Diet Pass (bordering Muong Coi Commune and Phu Yen Commune), the Son La Provincial People’s Committee, in coordination with the Northern Wind Energy Joint Stock Company, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Risen Phu Yen Wind Power Plant Project.

According to the National System and Market Operator (NSMO), TTC Duc Hue 2 Solar Power Plant, operated by TTC Duc Hue – Long An Power Joint Stock Company, officially joined the Vietnam Competitive Wholesale Electricity Market (VWEM) and commenced participation in the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism through the national grid from June 1, 2026.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long has signed Decision No. 1126/QD-BCT dated May 14, 2026, promulgating the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Action Plan to implement Directive No. 10/CT-TTg dated March 30, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on strengthening electricity conservation and promoting rooftop solar power development.

In nuclear power projects, the construction or installation phase is often perceived as the stage that decides success or failure. However, international experience reveals a different reality: Most of the greatest risks - regarding cost, schedule, and even safety - are "shaped" very early, before the project enters Front-End Engineering Design (FEED). For countries newly developing nuclear power like Vietnam, correctly identifying this "decisive point" is of particular importance.

Hanoi, Vietnam – At the forum “Improving and Perfecting Regulations for the Development of Gas-to-Power Projects and Energy Storage Systems in Vietnam for 2026 -2030” co-hosted by the Electricity Authority of Vietnam and the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA), CRRC delivered a keynote presentation titled “CRRC BESS Technology Empowering Vietnam’s Energy Transition” highlighting how its technological expertise and global project experience can support the growth of Vietnam’s energy storage sector.

SMARTGEN, a Vietnam-based energy solutions company, has accelerated its residential solar installation business in Vietnam in cooperation with POEN. This cooperation is meaningful in that SMARTGEN has strengthened its EPC capabilities in the residential solar market in Vietnam, while also securing a residential ESS supply system through its partnership with POEN.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long held a meeting with the Zarubezhneft-Rosatom consortium to discuss offshore wind power development in Vietnam, focusing on investment procedures and localisation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Directive No. 10/CT-TTg dated March 30, 2026, on strengthening electricity savings and promoting the development of rooftop solar power across Vietnam. The Directive sets out key targets for the 2026–2030 period, including achieving at least 10% adoption of rooftop solar systems among public offices and households nationwide, alongside the introduction of state budget support policies for this energy source. For 2026 alone, the Government aims to reduce total national electricity consumption by a minimum of 3%, and at least 10% during peak summer months (April–July).

March 30, 2026, HS Hyosung Advanced Materials has put into operation a 17.5 MWp rooftop solar power system at its largest production site in Vietnam, marking a major step toward building a “Smart Green Factory” model while enhancing ESG competitiveness and meeting increasingly stringent global supply chain standards.

On March 5, 2026, SPEV Sustainability Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Changshin Dong Nai Co., Ltd. held a contract-signing ceremony to deploy a rooftop solar power system at the Changshin factory. The agreement marks an important milestone in the company’s ESG roadmap and its efforts to reduce emissions in pursuit of the RE100 initiative. Nuriflex Vietnam Co., Ltd. is participating in the project as the EPC general contractor.

At the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Vice Minister Nguyen Hoang Long recently chaired a meeting with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP – Denmark) to discuss the progress of the South Central Offshore Wind Power Project No. 1 and future cooperation directions. At the meeting, CIP representatives provided an update on the cooperation progress between CIP and the Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (PVN) in developing offshore wind power projects in the South Central region.

At the invitation of General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary To Lam will pay a state visit to Laos on February 5. This marks his first overseas visit since the 14th National Party Congress. On this occasion, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos published a noteworthy article on the Savan 1 Wind Power Plant – a project invested in and developed in Laos by a Vietnamese enterprise.