Measures sought to facilitate offshore wind power development
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) jointly held a conference in Hanoi on June 2 to discuss measures to promote the development of offshore wind power in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA) – TheDanish Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity andRenewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) jointlyheld a conference in Hanoi on June 2 to discuss measures to promote thedevelopment of offshore wind power in Vietnam.
Participants held that Vietnam boasts offshorewind power potential of up to 160GW, while the national Power Development Plan 8(PDP VIII) also sets a target of developing 7GW of offshore wind power in 2030.
However, he pointed to various barriersthat should be removed to promote the development of this kind of energy.
Nguyen Manh Cuong fromthe Institute of Energy said that there are two options for Vietnam - increasingthe transmission of power from the south where the wind power potential isgreat to the northern region, and developing offshore wind power in the north.
He underlined thesignificant role of offshore wind power when Vietnam realises its net-zeroemission by 2050.
Cuong noted thatnorthern coastal localities have registered the development of 51,000MW ofoffshore wind power. However, the region aims to develop 4,000MW, which meansonly most feasible projects will be selected.
According to Cuong,one of the problems in the power connection is a lack of planning for anundersea cable system connecting offshore wind power projects to minimiseimpacts on ecosystems, marine transportation and fishermen's livelihoods.
He also pointed to theneed to ensure the harmony in interests of all parties involving in wind powerprojects, and making administrative procedures in the field simpler.
Meanwhile, StuartLivesay, General Director of La Gan wind power project, held that in order toavoid risks, Vietnam should soon design relevant planning and give detailed guidance to businesses in developing offshore wind power.
Pham Nguyen Hung, Vice Director of the Electricity andRenewable Energy Authority, said that the Electricity Law, which is beingrevised, is a breakthrough step by the Government to allow the private sectorto involve themselves in investing in power transmission grid.
He said that the MoIT is working to draft documents guiding the implementationof the revised law, adding that currently, some private firms have engagedin investing in power grid, but the inter-region grid must be invested by theState.
Hung also pointed to needfor renovating the investment procedure and management of offshore wind powerprojects to facilitate their implementation./.
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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
