USAID Vietnam Urban Energy Security and INVESTUSAID Vietnam Urban Energy Security focuses on supporting distributed energy solutions at city level in HCMC and Danang. We have our goal of supporting 400 MW of advanced, distributed energy systems deployed, $600 million in public and private investment mobilized, 20 innovative solutions demonstrated and/or commercialized. INVEST focuses on supporting a few larger scaled renewable energy projects with financing and transaction… Show more USAID Vietnam Urban Energy Security and INVESTUSAID Vietnam Urban Energy Security focuses on supporting distributed energy solutions at city level in HCMC and Danang. We have our goal of supporting 400 MW of advanced, distributed energy systems deployed, $600 million in public and private investment mobilized, 20 innovative solutions demonstrated and/or commercialized. INVEST focuses on supporting a few larger scaled renewable energy projects with financing and transaction advisory services. Show less

New Energy Nexus is an international organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and also operate programs in China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. We are a smart energy accelerator and our focus is on innovating business models and digitization in the sector. We aim to create a regional smart energy entrepreneurship ecosystem in Southeast Asia. More information at… Show more New Energy Nexus is an international organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and also operate programs in China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. We are a smart energy accelerator and our focus is on innovating business models and digitization in the sector. We aim to create a regional smart energy entrepreneurship ecosystem in Southeast Asia. More information at https://www.newenergynexus.com/ Show less

Market research on renewable energy regulation and industry in Vietnam, focus is on 3 industries: wind energy, solar energy and waste to energy.

- Solar Plaza: Contributed to the content development and stakeholder engagement for the Vietnam and Southeast Asia solar trade mission April 2016. - PRACSIS South East Asia: Facilitated a study by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on energy pricing, energy supply and FDI competitiveness in Vietnam; supported EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee on renewable energy advocacy.- MEET-BIS Cambodia: Conducted a market research on impact investment, crowd… Show more - Solar Plaza: Contributed to the content development and stakeholder engagement for the Vietnam and Southeast Asia solar trade mission April 2016. - PRACSIS South East Asia: Facilitated a study by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) on energy pricing, energy supply and FDI competitiveness in Vietnam; supported EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee on renewable energy advocacy.- MEET-BIS Cambodia: Conducted a market research on impact investment, crowd funding and lease firms to design Access to Finance action plan for renewable energy technology companies. - Develatech Kenya: Integrated microfinance with energy efficient cookstove business, piloted a business model with a farm for financing cookstove and recycling farming waste into fuel. Show less

Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency through Business Innovation Support, a project funded by EU SWITCH-Asia programTechnology focus: Solar water heater, heat pump, VSD, EE light, energy management software, energy audit service, water saving device. Industry focus: Garment & Textile, Food processing, Hotel & Office building, Restaurant.- Coordinated 10 national staff, 10 international & national experts, and 11 technology partners for the implementation of marketing & business… Show more Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency through Business Innovation Support, a project funded by EU SWITCH-Asia programTechnology focus: Solar water heater, heat pump, VSD, EE light, energy management software, energy audit service, water saving device. Industry focus: Garment & Textile, Food processing, Hotel & Office building, Restaurant.- Coordinated 10 national staff, 10 international & national experts, and 11 technology partners for the implementation of marketing & business development support services; - Developed and implemented studies on access to finance for EE; initiated the cooperation between 2 lease firms and 2 technology suppliers; worked with technical consultants to develop an environmental impact measurement study, business opportunities assessment on water saving device;- Prepared energy audit based cost-benefit analyses, case studies and communication materials; coordinated green exhibition - workshop events (50% increased participation rate); designed an innovative concept of 'walk-in clinic' sales & marketing training courses and networking platforms for 150+ technology stakeholders; - Administered Finance & Operation: policy drafting, budgeting, and reporting; - Appointed to be the project representative at SWITCH-Asia Networking Kathmandu 2013 to share experiences with 100+ participants from 70+ projects across Asia. Show less