Warehouse solar storage project financing options in Vietnam 2026

Is Vietnam ready for a competitive bidding mechanism for solar energy?

Vietnam is now developing a competitive bidding mechanism for solar energy to improve grid efficiency, promote competition, and ensure a stable energy supply, but it’s currently in the works and hasn’t been implemented yet. As such, Vietnam has been in a transition phase since the end of the FiT policy.

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.

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.

How much does a solar project cost in Vietnam?

Overall, projects with storage receive higher FIT rates. Previously, Vietnam’s FiTs were relatively low. In January 2023, the top rate was NT$1.49/kWh for ground-mounted solar and NT$1.89/kWh for floating solar, with no regional or storage-based distinctions.

What are the conditions for solar storage in Vietnam?

Conditions for systems with storage include a minimum storage capacity of 10% of the solar plant’s installed capacity, a charge/discharge time of 2 hours, and at least 5% of total generation used for charging the storage system. Overall, projects with storage receive higher FIT rates. Previously, Vietnam’s FiTs were relatively low.

Does Vietnam have a role in the expansion of solar energy?

This article examines Vietnam’s key policies and models that have played a crucial role in driving the expansion of solar energy. They can provide guidance for addressing market challenges, drawing in new investments, and advancing a country toward its climate targets.