Does Vietnam have new feed-in tariffs for solar power?

April 2025 | Southeast Asia Impact Alliance Vietnam is taking another step toward modernizing its renewable energy sector by unveiling updated feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for solar power, with a notable emphasis on encouraging battery energy storage systems (BESS).

What does Vietnam's Solar Policy update mean for energy storage?

Vietnam’s solar policy update highlights growing role of energy storage. (Photo: iStock) Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.

Could Vietnam replace fixed feed-in tariffs with standardized auctions?

As global costs for solar, wind, and battery storage systems fall, Vietnam could replace fixed feed-in tariffs (FiTs) with standardized competitive auctions to procure clean energy at the lowest cost.

How will Vietnam's new energy storage scheme help investors?

Supa Waisayarat, Vietnam’s adversary consultant at Thailand’s Super Energy Corporation, noted that the new scheme supports the adoption of storage and provides developers and investors with more transparent pricing, which could encourage more power purchase agreements (PPAs) and improve financing confidence.

Why does northern Vietnam have higher feed-in tariffs?

While Northern Vietnam benefits from higher feed-in tariffs (FiTs) due to lower solar radiation, the overall system still operates on capped tariffs rather than market-based auctions. This may limit the agility of Vietnam’s energy market in responding to investor needs and evolving technology costs.

Does Vietnam have a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?

Power producers will continue to sign long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the state utility, under existing contractual frameworks. Vietnam’s FiT scheme has been instrumental in driving clean energy development since its introduction.