Vietnam ministry retains no-payment plan for excess rooftop solar power

Vietnam ministry retains no-payment plan for excess rooftop solar power

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has retained last year’s proposal that excess power from rooftop solar systems in residences and offices be connected to the national grid without payment.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Rooftop solar power in Vietnam: great potential but no specific policies

Rooftop solar power in Vietnam: great potential but no specific policies

Vietnam has not issued any specific policies for rooftop solar power development in the past three years despite its great potential, thereby hindering businesses, heard a forum in Hanoi on Thursday.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam gov’t irons out incentives for rooftop solar development

Vietnam gov’t irons out incentives for rooftop solar development

The Vietnamese government is drafting a decree to stimulate the development of rooftop solar power as the country struggles to fully tap its energy potential.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Rooftop solar power can be connected to Vietnam national grid but not paid: draft decree

Rooftop solar power can be connected to Vietnam national grid but not paid: draft decree

Vietnamese households with their own rooftop solar power systems will be able to contribute any excess power to the national grid run by state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN), but with no payment, according to a new draft decree by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam lacks legal framework to incentivize rooftop solar energy for self-consumption: ministry

Vietnam lacks legal framework to incentivize rooftop solar energy for self-consumption: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade says rooftop photovoltaic solar power works meant for self-consumption only are yet to be incentivized because a relevant legal framework does not exist.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Incentives proposed for solar power development at homes, official buildings

Incentives proposed for solar power development at homes, official buildings

Households and offices that install rooftop solar panels will enjoy a number of incentives such as tax and fee breaks and preferential loans, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

EVN suggests solutions to rooftop solar power-related issues

EVN suggests solutions to rooftop solar power-related issues

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed ways to tackle problems related to rooftop solar power development, especially amid few legal guidelines to regulate the highly necessary sector.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam energy market presents 'pioneering opportunities'

Vietnam energy market presents 'pioneering opportunities'

While the energy market is much more consolidated in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, companies in Vietnam have the chance to innovate and be the first players in many segments, says Sebastien Prioux, CEO of GreenYellow Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7