Prolonged heat waves have driven electricity demand sharply higher, especially in the evening.

Vietnam’s electricity regulator has indicated that rooftop solar producers could be permitted to export 100% of surplus power under certain grid conditions.

By installing rooftop solar power coupled with a battery energy storage system, Nguyen Minh Hoang's family in Tuyen Quang cancomfortably use electrical appliances and charge their electric vehicle, while their electricity bills drop sharply.

Besides providing a stable power supply, rooftop solar systems have also enabled many business households to significantly reduce electricity costs, with some cases saving up to VND20 million per month.

A spike in electricity demand amid extreme heat has pushed rooftop solar ahead of wind and biomass, reshaping Vietnam’s power mix in a single day.

The directive underscores the top and urgent priority to ensure safe, stable and uninterrupted power supply for production and daily life is saying that these hold decisive importance for economic growth and national energy security.

The push for energy transition stems not only from market pressure or environmental standards, but also from the need to strengthen the resilience of the economy.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled a draft decree that would allow households to sell up to 50% of their rooftop solar output, aiming to boost green energy adoption.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes stiff penalties for rooftop solar projects that bypass regulations or fail to report capacity details.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed that households installing rooftop solar must notify the commune-level People’s Committee where the power source is installed.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has released more details about the VND2-3 million cash support for households installing self-produced, self-consuming rooftop solar and the loan support scheme at 8.3 percent/year interest.

In addition to direct financial support of VND2-3 million, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that households installing rooftop solar systems receive loans with specific subsidized interest rates and defined overdue interest rates.

Officials explain the benefits and safety reasons behind the registration requirement for rooftop solar panels.

Several farm owners who have invested heavily in rooftop solar power systems are paying nothing for electricity and earning VND100-600 million per month by selling surplus electricity to the grid.

Installing rooftop solar doesn’t require EVN’s permission - but notifying the authorities is a legal must for safety and energy grid security.

Experts say individuals are obligated to notify or register with the authorities that they are going to install rooftop solar systems.

The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has proposed administrative fines for organizations and households installing rooftop solar for self-use without first notifying or registering with authorities.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a subsidy of $1.65 billion to support 14 million households in installing rooftop solar systems.

Vietnam’s industrial zones have vast solar potential, but unclear policies and ownership issues are slowing investment.