Could Vietnam replace fixed feed-in tariffs with standardized auctions?

As global costs for solar, wind, and battery storage systems fall, Vietnam could replace fixed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) with standardized competitive auctions to procure clean energy at the lowest cost.

Did Marubeni launch a megawatt-scale battery storage demonstration project in Vietnam?

The project’s official inauguration event held in December. Image: VinGroup. A green energy subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni has brought online a megawatt-scale battery storage demonstration project in Vietnam.

Should Vietnam recalibrate its power system?

As Vietnam grapples with rising power purchase costs and mounting utility losses, policymakers are under pressure to recalibrate the system to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

How much solar power does Vietnam have?

Vietnam’s Eighth National Power Development Plan, published in 2023, also acknowledges that the country’s solar potential is an estimated 963GW of capacity, and the government has since made moves to provide offtake tariffs and better enable onsite self-consumption.

Why should Vietnam invest in solar power?

Vietnam can leverage domestic solar manufacturing to meet domestic demand, implement direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) enabling private renewable supplies, accelerate grid and battery storage infrastructure, and avoid costly LNG imports by prioritizing renewables.

How can a new LNG-to-power project protect Vietnam from global fuel price volatility?

Prioritizing domestic renewables and grid resilience over new LNG-to-power projects can shield Vietnam from global fuel price and exchange rate volatility while still meeting demand growth. Vietnam stands at an inflection point.