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Vietnam's Energy Path: PD8 Implementation Insights

Mr.Believer Mr.Believer posted on 08/04/2024

With the unveiling of the awaited PDP8 Implementation Plan last week, here's what's noteworthy:

🔍 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱:
The plan details onshore/nearshore wind, small hydro, and biomass/waste power projects one by one, noting that some Provinces will finalise their listings soon. These lists will provide comfort to the related project owners in their development journey - being approved in this plan is crucial as part of the wider permitting process in Vietnam.

🌊 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Offshore wind ambitions are geographically divided, aiming for 2.5GW in the North, 500MW in Central, 2GW in South-Center and 1GW in the South by 2030. No detailed list was established in the plan. A pilot scheme for offshore wind power development is still under discussions.

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☀ 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗼:
4.1GW of utility-scale solar PV projects remain in a standstill (COD required after 2030). The yet-to-come DPPA mechanism will probably unlock again the development of utility-scale solar PV.
Note that solar PV rooftop objectives per Province (total increase of 2,600MWp from 2023 to 2030) are clearly established in the plan.

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As we navigate in a pivotal era, the PDP8 Implementation Plan is a clear testament to Vietnam's commitment to energy security and renewable energy development, and the strategic steps towards achieving both. Key remaining laws and regulations anticipated to be released in 2024-2025 relate to tariff framework, amendment of Electricity Law and DPPA regulation, among others.

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Source: Gary Martin Dit Latour

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