PIDG Delegation Visits CME Solar to Explore Renewable Energy Projects in Vietnam

On February 4, CME Solar welcomed a delegation from the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) as part of their official visit to Vietnam.

The delegation included representatives from several international development partners, namely the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Directorate-General for International Cooperation of the Netherlands (DGIS), and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

During the visit, CME Solar hosted a working session and facilitated an on-site project visit. The company shared its experience in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects, along with insights into the environmental, economic and social impacts of these initiatives in Vietnam.

The session also provided a platform for discussions on project implementation, including key challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities to further scale up clean energy solutions in line with Vietnam’s energy transition and sustainable development objectives.

A representative of CME Solar stated that the visit underscored the importance of collaboration between development organizations, government agencies and the private sector in mobilizing investment and advancing sustainable infrastructure.

CME Solar expressed its appreciation to PIDG and its partners for their engagement and continued cooperation.

About PIDG and the delegation

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an international development and investment organization that mobilizes private capital to support sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in emerging markets.

The delegation to Vietnam included representatives from PIDG’s funding and development partners:

• SECO – Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

• FCDO – The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

• Sida – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

• DGIS – The Directorate-General for International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

• DFAT – The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade