Despite concerns about a recession, economists said merger and acquisition(M&A) activities in the renewable energy industry still have much potential.

A working delegation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the EU Delegation to Vietnam had a meeting with the authorities in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on electricity supply for rural areas and renewable energy development.

Facing the shortage of power sources in the North and oversupply in the Central and Southern regions, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's assessment, if the large power sources under construction continue to be behind schedule, the level of power shortage in 2025 can reach up to 10.8 billion kWh. Therefore, ensuring the progress of power sources under construction is extremely important for ensuring the security of electricity supply in the period 2021-2025.

Based on the assessment of the electricity supply situation in the coming time, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and EVN have proposed five main solutions to ensure electricity supply.

In the context of rapidly increasing energy demand, Vietnam has accelerated the transition to green and clean energy, gradually reducing fossil energy... in order to develop sustainable energy. This has actively supported the supply of power sources, especially in the recent time in the Northern region when there is a shortage of power sources and high loads, contributing to ensuring electricity supply for the whole period of 2021-2025.

Currently, the demand for electricity in production and daily life of companies, production and business enterprises and households in Hung Yen province is increasing. If there are no suitable energy-saving solutions, it will cause waste. Therefore, from state agencies, businesses, companies to people, they have been aiming to use electric energy reasonably and efficiently.

Vietnam's national electricity development planning in period of 2021-2030, vision to 2045 is to diversify energy sources, reduce fossil energy with a roadmap towards sustainable development.

Thanks to the proactive implementation and guidance, support and propaganda for customers to use electricity rationally, economically and effectively, in the first 8 months of the year, Kien Giang PC saved 36.8 million kWh, equivalent to 63.95 % in plan.

Long An Electricity Company has closely cooperated with branches, localities and mass organizations to organize activities, programs and guide specific solutions to help people raise awareness, use electricity reasonably, economically and efficiently.

The saving of 1,196 billion kWh of commercial power output that EVNSPC has achieved in the first eight months of 2021 is the implementation of the National Energy Efficiency Programme, contributing to ensuring energy security...

Up to August 2021, Tra Vinh power industry has saved 17.58 million kWh, reaching 2.35% of commercial electricity output and reaching 73.45% of the year plan.

Power is essential for lighting and running appliances at homes and in businesses. With its ever-increasing costs, consumers constantly compare electricity in addition to other practical ways to save electricity.

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Led street lighting products manufactured by a group of students from Thainguyen University of Technology can help reduce electricity consumption by 35%.

According to the Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI), by the end of August 2021, the total amount of electricity and electricity bill reductions in phases 3 & 4 for customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the capital area reached more than 329.58 billion VND.

About 60 percent of homes can expect lower power bills as the government announces a plan to phase out regulations on "low-use" electricity plans, Energy Minister Megan Woods says.

Currently, many dragon fruit growers in Tien Giang and Long An has widely used energy-saving compact lights to steam dragon fruits, stimulate off-season flowering and bring high economic efficiency.

Greece’s electricity market holds the potential to become an important European market for energy storage technologies like lithium-ion batteries in the coming months and years.

Vietnam saved 353,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to 658.1 million VND (28,635 USD), during one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 27, when the entire country turned off unnecessary electric appliances in response to Earth Hour 2021, according to the National Power Dispatch Centre.

The solar cell created by the team is transparent, allowing its use in a wide range of applications. Credit: Joondong Kim from Incheon National University