Can battery energy storage be commercially viable in Vietnam?

The BESS project aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of battery energy storage in Vietnam and showcase the practical benefits of renewable energy, including its reliability and efficiency. It also seeks to help Vietnam meet its climate action targets.

Is Vietnam a good place for solar energy?

Abundant sunshine makes it an attractive location for solar, particularly in the south, with potential estimated at 12–15 GW. The average annual solar energy received on a horizontal surface in Vietnam varies between approximately 1200 and 2000 kWh/m 2. Vietnamese power production by fuel type, 2013–2022.

Could solar power boost Vietnam's industrial development?

The World Bank ( 2021) suggested that a target of 10 GW by 2030 and 25 GW by 2035 would likely drive Vietnam’s industrial development and help the country meet its emissions targets. Abundant sunshine makes it an attractive location for solar, particularly in the south, with potential estimated at 12–15 GW.

Are solar panels with storage batteries a good idea?

Overall, as mentioned above, installing solar panels with storage batteries can have a positive impact on both individuals and society as a whole by increasing energy independence, reducing GHG emissions, improving energy access, and increasing grid stability.

Why are solar projects in Vietnam suffering from curtailment issues?

Solar projects like this one in Vietnam are suffering from curtailment issues largely due to network congestion. Image: Sunseap

Does Vietnam have a carbon pricing policy?

While Vietnam has yet to implement a national carbon pricing policy, the country has taken steps toward implementing carbon pricing, including conducting pilot programs and developing a draft decree on carbon pricing that is currently under review (No. 06/2022/ND-CP).