Vietnam smart energy grids

Does Vietnam have a smart grid development roadmap?

Vietnam has been implementing the current Smart Grid Development Roadmap since 2012, following the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1670/QD-TTg dated 8 November 2012. However, as stated in this project TOR, the existing roadmap has not been updated to align with Vietnam's evolving policies and the significant growth in renewable energy sources.

Does Vietnam have a smart grid index?

Smart grid index in Vietnam and some countries. In 2012, the Government of Vietnam approved a strategy on developing Smart Grid to upgrade the national power transmission system in the context of rapidly increasing electricity demand required by the fast-growing economy.

What are the main principles governing Vietnam's power sector development?

The primary principals governing Vietnam’s power sector development are laid out in the Electricity Law of 2004 (amended). The law sets out requirements for national power development master plans to be established for 10-year periods at a time. The first such plan was released in July 2011. Smart Energy International Issue 4-2020.

Is Viet Nam ready for a transition from wholesale to retail?

The GIZ study has also introduced an additional index which is “Energy Market” to provide guidance for evaluation of Viet Nam’s smart grid readiness for a transition from the current wholesale energy market stage to the anticipated retail market stage. More details of these Smart Grid Indexes are shown in the following figure.

Is Vietnam in Southeast Asia's energy sector?

Smart Energy International explores the position of Vietnam in Southeast Asia’s energy sector. Specifically, how Vietnam embraced and exceeded some of its renewable energy targets and what the future holds for the Land of the Blue Dragon.

Does Viet Nam have a power system?

Over the last decade, Viet Nam’s power system has significantly expanded in terms of both its installed capacity and system peak demand (Pmax). At present, the system’s total installed capacity has reached to around 84 GW, of which coal, hydro and gas contribute about 31%, 21% and 8.5% respectively.