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As Wind Power Struggles to Thrive in Southeast Asia, Vietnam Leads With Early Momentum

As Wind Power Struggles to Thrive in Southeast Asia, Vietnam Leads With Early Momentum

Environment

As Wind Power Struggles to Thrive in Southeast Asia, Vietnam Leads With Early Momentum

Countries in mainland Southeast Asia have stark differences in renewable energy strategies, balancing them with ample but controversial hydropower and entrenched interests. While solar power has become accessible and cost effective, many of these nations have struggled to make wind power an essential part of renewable energy strategies, despite having locations with high potential. Meanwhile, others have become regional wind power leaders, such as Vietnam. In this explainer, we explore how various mainland Southeast Asian countries are engaging with wind power development.

By Tyler RoneySep 10, 2025

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As Wind Power Struggles to Thrive in Southeast Asia, Vietnam Leads With Early Momentum

Environment

As Wind Power Struggles to Thrive in Southeast Asia, Vietnam Leads With Early Momentum

Countries in mainland Southeast Asia have stark differences in renewable energy strategies, balancing them with ample but controversial hydropower and entrenched interests. While solar power has become accessible and cost effective, many of these nations have struggled to make wind power an essential part of renewable energy strategies, despite having locations with high potential. Meanwhile, others have become regional wind power leaders, such as Vietnam. In this explainer, we explore how various mainland Southeast Asian countries are engaging with wind power development.

By Tyler RoneySep 10, 2025

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The Forgotten History Behind Saigon's CEE Colonial Substations

Saigon

The Forgotten History Behind Saigon's CEE Colonial Substations

Woven into the fabric of modern-day streets, the aging electrical substations of Saigon stand as quiet witnesses to a historical era shaped by the complex legacy of French colonialism.

By Uyên ĐỗDec 11, 2024

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Wonder How Much Air-Con Costs You This Summer? A Homegrown App Can Help.

Tech

Wonder How Much Air-Con Costs You This Summer? A Homegrown App Can Help.

Vietnam is facing a serious electricity shortage, yet we have no idea how much energy we use everyday.

By Linh PhamJun 25, 2021

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Over 5,000 Solar Systems Were Installed in Saigon This Year

Environment

Over 5,000 Solar Systems Were Installed in Saigon This Year

Let there be sun!

By SaigoneerNov 11, 2020

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Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan

Development

Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan

Previous plans to build nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan Province were scrapped in 2016, but the projects might be coming back in the near future.

By SaigoneerJul 21, 2020

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Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020

Vietnam

Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020

Demand for electricity in the country is surging.

By SaigoneerJul 15, 2020

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Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System

Environment

Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System

It is part of a program to install solar panels at local schools.

By SaigoneerJun 17, 2020

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Dec 11Saigon

The Forgotten History Behind Saigon's CEE Colonial Substations

The Forgotten History Behind Saigon's CEE Colonial Substations
Jun 25Tech

Wonder How Much Air-Con Costs You This Summer? A Homegrown App Can Help.

Wonder How Much Air-Con Costs You This Summer? A Homegrown App Can Help.
Nov 11Environment

Over 5,000 Solar Systems Were Installed in Saigon This Year

Over 5,000 Solar Systems Were Installed in Saigon This Year
Jul 21Development

Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan

Vietnam Reconsiders Nuclear Power Options in Decade Energy Master Plan
Jul 15Vietnam

Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020

Vietnam's Coal Imports Reach Record High in First Half of 2020
Jun 17Environment

Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System

Hanoi Public School Becomes First in City With Solar Power System

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Vietnam Considers Scaling Back Plans to Build New Coal Power Plants

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Vietnam Considers Scaling Back Plans to Build New Coal Power Plants

The move comes as thermal power plants are increasingly difficult to finance, while their detrimental environmental impacts are impossible to ignore.

SaigoneerMar 3, 2020
Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation by 2030 to Fuel Fast-Growing Economy

Vietnam

Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation by 2030 to Fuel Fast-Growing Economy

A fast-growing economy and rising income levels have strained the country's power grid.

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2020
Vietnam Inks Deal to Buy Massive Amounts of Electricity From Laos

Vietnam

Vietnam Inks Deal to Buy Massive Amounts of Electricity From Laos

The move comes as the Vietnamese government works to avoid projected power shortages in the near future.

SaigoneerJan 6, 2020
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