Renewable energy

Chen Wei, general director of EB Environment Energy Company Limited which operates the Can Tho waste-to-energy plant, told Viet Nam News Agency that one year in operation, the plant treated about 1,750,000 tonnes of waste to create 53.2 million kWh in total. Everyday, it treated 400 tonnes ofwaste on average, or 70 per cent of the city’s trash. … [Read more...] about Policies needed to encourage investment in waste-to-energy

As the number of solar farms surged in 2018-19, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has suspended the issuance of new licenses for solar farms. This, however, does not cover solar rooftop projects, which still enjoy a purchasing price of US 8.39 cents per kWh. The price point, despite having been scaled down from a previous of 9.35 cent per kWh, was still largely considered as profitable by investors. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 5

Traditional building materials consume a large amount of resources and create hazardous waste. Certain materials like polymers cannot be recycled easily. A report by the Vietnam Institute for Building Materials says construction works in the country account for around 17 percent of the water used, 40 percent of energy, 25 percent of timber and 40 percent of construction solid waste. … [Read more...] about Green building materials a cost effective option