US First Solar seeks approval to expand capacity of Vietnam plant

US First Solar seeks approval to expand capacity of Vietnam plant

First Solar, an American manufacturer of solar panels, is seeking Vietnamese authorities' nod to enlarge the capacity of its VND23.9 trillion ($942.5 million) factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

U.S. giants like Intel, Cargill, Nike, AES, Murphy Oil, First Solar, Boeing and Apple have made extensive investments in Vietnam since the two countries normalized their relations in 1995.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

First Solar US, Vietnam plants secure highest auditing status

First Solar US, Vietnam plants secure highest auditing status

Manufacturing facilities of leading American solar module producer First Solar in the US and Vietnam have achieved platinum status, the highest possible auditing rating, the firm says.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US firm begins solar module production in northern Vietnam

US firm begins solar module production in northern Vietnam

U.S. solar module manufacturer Thornova Solar says it has started production at volume in its Vietnam facility that will supply products to the United States.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

EDP Renewables places 1.8 GW order for First Solar modules

EDP Renewables places 1.8 GW order for First Solar modules

Leading American solar module producer First Solar, which operates two manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, said on Thursday it has reached a multi-year order for 1.8 gigawatts of solar modules from EDP Renewables, the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Solar module majors bullish on Vietnam

Solar module majors bullish on Vietnam

Vietnam has attracted global producers of solar modules and panels, with major American, Canadian, and Chinese investors already present, as the tropical country is ramping up investment in solar and wind power.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7