Independence

Vietnam energy independence

Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas. A draft of the new policy outline, likely to be finalized. . The energy sector plays a key role in promoting the country's socio-economic development. Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, and Ms Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam Viet Nam stands at the heart of a opportunity to transition from fossil fuels to renewables. As published in Agriculture and Environment News (VAN) VAN News. . Vietnam's PDP8 reaffirms a strong renewable push, targeting up to 73 GW of solar and 50 GW of wind by 2030—over three times today's capacity. [PDF Version]