As of April 23, only four solar power plants in Vietnam had started commercial operation, but the number rose to 27 by May 17. The additional 61 solar power plants in June are expected to generate a total capacity of 2,000MW.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Solar must be prioritised over hydropower – association
Construction times for solar farms are lower than for hydropower dams, and with demand for electricity skyrocketing, Cambodia needs to build energy infrastructure as fast as possible.
Grandma Ca: the 99-year-old standing up to Vietnam’s coal rush
It’s a story playing out across Vietnam, where a strong-fisted government is powering ahead with coal projects to meet the soaring energy demands of a turbo-charged economy.
How Cambodia can make the most of China’s millions
But while Cambodia has benefitted hugely from this support, it must ensure that it remains open to a wide range of foreign investment
Impact study on river bank ‘development’ begins
Water Resources Ministry says it is conducting an EIA in response to a proposal from Try Pheap Engineering & Construction Co Ltd to dredge the Mekong River and use the sand to develop the river bank.