Vietnam implements energy security measures to ensure growth

Vietnam is advancing its national energy security strategy through the implementation of Resolution 70-NQ/TW and Government Resolution 328/NQ-CP. These policies aim to ensure energy autonomy through 2030, with a long-term vision toward 2045, by diversifying supply sources and promoting renewable energy, rooftop solar, and energy storage systems.

Projections for 2025 indicate significant regional variations in electricity production. The North is expected to reach 154 billion kWh, primarily from coal and hydropower. The Central region is projected to produce over 70 billion kWh, with a high concentration of renewables (33%), while the South is expected to reach 167 billion kWh, relying heavily on coal and gas (62%).

To manage potential supply-demand imbalances, particularly during the 2026-2028 period, the Prime Minister issued Directive 10. This directive mandates a minimum 3% reduction in total national electricity consumption for 2026 and encourages self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power. This approach shifts focus from merely increasing supply to managing demand and utilizing localized energy sources to alleviate pressure on the national grid.