Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
- Vietnam increased its wind and solar targets to meet rising energy demand, according to PDP8.
- Vietnam, a manufacturing hub reliant on coal, aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Vietnam intends to raise total installed capacity to 236 GW by the decade's end, up 80 GW.
- Vietnam aims for solar to be 31% and onshore wind 16% of energy by 2030.
- This updated plan requires over $136 billion and targets nuclear power by 2035 to prevent power outages.
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The Alluring Vietnamese Vision: Powering an Ambitious Future
In a significant move, Vietnam’s government has unveiled an ambitious strategy for the country’s energy future, with the Deputy Prime Minister, Bui Thanh Son, approving revisions to the eighth national power development plan. This updated plan, outlined on the government news portal, sets a bold vision for 2050, with a particular focus on renewable energy and smart grid infrastructure. The strategy, covering 2021–2030 with a long-term outlook, e…
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