Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam
The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.
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The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Health Department has requested the setting up of more vaccination points, particularly targeting children aged 5-18 and vulnerable groups, following a sign of increasing number of COVID-19 recorded in recent days.
Unclear regulations, low prices and an insufficient grid are hampering efforts to develop offshore wind power, experts and industry insiders have said. - VnExpress International
Proposal on transitional policy mechanisms for wind and solar power projects that missed commercial operation deadline may not be strong enough for long-term plans of developers.
Wind power companies said if the government does not extend the October 31, 2021 deadline for the incentive feed-in-tariff for electricity they face the threat of bankcruptcy. - VnExpress International