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Are off-grid communities too remote to benefit from solar power in Vietnam?

In recent years, Vietnam has experienced a renewable energy boom but off-grid communities are still too remote to benefit. According to the state-owned Vietnam Power Group, the total installed capacity of solar power in Vietnam has reached 19,400 MWp, accounting for about 25 per cent of the total installed capacity of the national power system.

Are battery energy storage systems economically feasible in Vietnam?

However, in Vietnam, there is a widely held industry perception that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are not economically feasible at this moment, while the country's first pumped storage hydropower (PSH) project Bac Ai with a capacity of 1,200 MW will not be commissioned until 20289.

Can solar panels help off-grid communities in An Giang?

The initiative to bring solar energy panels to off-grid communities in An Giang is implemented by Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID), a Vietnamese non-for-profit organisation in cooperation with the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Why should Vietnam invest in rooftop solar?

It will support the development of over 260MWp of rooftop solar projects. This investment addresses a critical need, as coal-fired power still accounts for 45 per cent of Vietnam’s energy supply. The project will contribute to the country’s goal of increasing renewable energy share to c. 40 per cent by 2030.