Vietnam authorises DPPA for rooftop solar and biomass projects
A recently issued government decree permits rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) without routing through Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The decree, announced on July 3, outlines a mechanism for direct power transactions between renewable energy producers and major electricity consumers. This initiative aims to enhance flexibility and competition in Vietnam’s energy sector.
The government allows direct power sales through two methods: private power lines and the national grid. For private power lines (bypassing EVN), renewable energy producers, including solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, geothermal, ocean wave, tidal, marine current, and rooftop solar systems, can participate. These projects are not restricted by capacity, but must possess or be exempt from an electricity operation licence.
Celine Luu
