Vietnam seeks consultancy in developing energy technologies
The Vietnam Energy and Technology Forum 2021 was co-held by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in Hanoi on November 30 to put forward policies and recommendations for Vietnam in energy technologies.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Energy and TechnologyForum 2021 was co-held by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST),Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), and the Global Wind Energy Council(GWEC) in Hanoi on November 30 to put forward policies and recommendations forVietnam in energy technologies.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Science and TechnologyTran Van Tung said though the energy industry has experienced strong growthover the past several years, expanding 10 percent in average annually, Vietnamhad to import electricity.
Vietnam is likely to face a shortage of electricity inthe future, he said, so it is crucial for the country to develop alternativeenergy sources, especially the renewables, to enhance energy security andreduce greenhouse gas emission.
Tung further noted that as his ministry is crafting plansfor developing renewable energy technologies, it needs advice and help fromacademics and enterprises to come up with the best supportive policies for thedevelopment of energy technologies.
Hoang Tien Dung, Director of the MoIT’s Electricity andRenewable Energy Authority, said the National Power Development Plan VIII(PDP8) for the 2021 – 2030 period will place focus on the renewables, such as windpower, offshore wind power and solar energy.
Provided with supportive policies, green energy generationis expected to account for about 70 percent of total output, Dung said, addingthat Vietnam is in the early stage of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables.
Smart grids and integrated energy storage technologies arethe future of Vietnam’s energy sector, he continued, Vietnam should start thinkingabout producing hydro and hydro storage technology in the coming time when it isable to maintain large-scale renewable power generation.
Dao Xuan Lai from the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’senvironment and climate change division, suggested Vietnam adopt specificrules stipulating how innovators can sell their energy-efficiency solutions inorder to encourage research and development in the field and called for largerinvestment in developing energy technologies./.
Forty-two out of 106 wind power plans registering for commercial operation received Commercial Operation Date (COD) acceptance as of October 29, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
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The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 18 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on establishing a strategic partnership for 2021 – 2024 to promote clean and renewable energy development, and help PetroVietnam achieve targets in green energy transition.
Vietnam will increase offshore wind power capacity to 4 GW from 1 GW and onshore wind power capacity to nearly 17.34 GW from about 1.26 GW by 2030, according to the latest draft of the National Power Development Plan VIII.
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Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
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The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Illustrative photo. (Source: vietnamfinance.vn) 
