PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Australian Embassy in Vietnam is utilising the resources of P4I to implement some technical cooperation activities with Vietamese energy agencies to support the energy transition in Vietnam. This includes both active and under-discussion activities as below: 1) Support the development of offshore wind industry in Vietnam (discussion with EVN). 2) Support to strengthen the on-going capacity-building for Electricity Authority of Vietnam (EAV) on competitive electricity market and possible peer-to-peer cooperation between EAV and Australian Energy Regulator (AER) (active) 3) Support EVN on the development of its energy transition strategy (active) 4) Support National Power System and Market Operation (NSMO) through the trilateral cooperation between Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)-Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)-NSMO on Rooftop Solar integration technology. 5) Support the utilisation of weather forecast and data in favor of efficient, effective and sustainable energy transition through the partnership between Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) - Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information above covers Phase 1. Although the program is regional in scope across Southeast Asia, this information refers specifically to the timeline and objectives of initiatives in Viet Nam.
The budget is not available, and will be updated as further information becomes available.
Implementing agencies include multiple Vietnamese institutions, including departments under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Vietnam Electricity (EVN), and other relevant agencies.
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