Vietnam distributed energy storage government subsidies

Who manages the electricity sector in Vietnam?

The government manages the sector through the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (EREA), the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) and the National System and Market Operator (NSMO) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).

What does Vietnam's Solar Policy update mean for energy storage?

Vietnam’s solar policy update highlights growing role of energy storage. (Photo: iStock) Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.

How will Vietnam's new energy storage scheme help investors?

Supa Waisayarat, Vietnam’s adversary consultant at Thailand’s Super Energy Corporation, noted that the new scheme supports the adoption of storage and provides developers and investors with more transparent pricing, which could encourage more power purchase agreements (PPAs) and improve financing confidence.

Why do we need battery energy storage systems in Vietnam?

At the same time, the demand for battery energy storage systems (BESSs) is accelerating, driven by Vietnam’s abundant renewable energy (RE) potential, particularly in solar and wind power. However, owing to the intermittent nature of these energy sources, storage solutions are required to ensure continuous electricity supply.

Why is the demand for battery energy storage systems accelerating in Vietnam?

Export-oriented businesses, especially in manu-facturing, are under growing pressure to meet stringent requirements. At the same time, the demand for battery energy storage systems (BESSs) is accelerating, driven by Vietnam’s abundant renewable energy (RE) potential, particularly in solar and wind power.

How will Vietnam's grid infrastructure improve the energy supply?

Vietnam’s grid infrastructure is increasingly being modernised to meet the growing demand for energy. An improved grid will facilitate the integration of BESSs, allowing for better management of fluctua-tions in the supply of energy from renewable sources.