Vietnam power strain, record output, storage push

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1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam pushes solar rooftop and EV infrastructure to attract FDI

   Vietnam’s 2026 energy plan links EV charging with rooftop solar, spurring rapid growth in industrial parks like Hải Phong’s DEEP C, where firms such as Flat Vietnam, Bridgestone and Pegatron install solar to l​

2. 5 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Vietnam pushes building battery storage and broader energy security measures

   Vietnam promotes building battery storage to cut electricity costs and ensure stable supply, while expanding energy‑security policies to guard against global fuel price shocks.

3. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam expands rooftop solar with new regulatory framework

   Vietnam’s new Decree 243/2026/ND-CP boosts rooftop solar by raising excess‑energy sale limits to 50%, expanding DPPA participation and spurring thousands of new installations and storage projects.

4. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam Prioritises Battery Storage in New Energy Development Plan

   Vietnam’s updated energy plan makes battery storage a priority, targeting up to 16 GW by 2030, while Sungrow unveils local PV and storage solutions at a national clean‑energy expo.

5. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Vietnam's EVN hits record electricity output as heatwave spikes demand

   Vietnam's EVN set a daily electricity record of 1.215 billion kWh on 25 June 2026 amid a heatwave, with coal power driving most of the rise and imports up 83 %.

6. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Vietnam and Huawei Accelerate Energy Storage for Renewable Power

   Vietnam expands BESS to 10‑16 GW to back renewables, while Huawei launches the Luterra storage platform; experts stress e‑waste mitigation in green retrofits.

7. 20 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Vietnam adopts new decree to overhaul retail electricity price adjustments

   Vietnam’s new Decree 278/2026, effective 9 July, tightens EVN’s price‑setting, adds annual and quarterly reviews, mandates cost reporting and MOIT oversight, and requires price changes above set thresholds to ‑

8. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam moves toward time‑of‑use residential electricity tariffs and studies storage payment models

   Vietnam's ministry proposes pilot time‑of‑use rates for households, while experts review global payment models for battery storage to guide future market reforms.

9. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's Clean Energy Initiatives Elevate Corporate Valuation and Garner Panasonic Sustainability Awards

   Vietnam's clean‑energy push is boosting corporate valuations and earning Panasonic sustainability honors, while SMEs seek financing to adopt renewable solutions.

10. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's EVN launches consumer app amid soaring electricity bills

    EVN launched a trial consumer app to let Vietnamese households monitor electricity use after June bills surged due to hot weather.

11. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's EVN commits to secure power supply through 2027

    EVN plans to secure Vietnam’s power supply through 2027 amid record loads and El Niño risks, while its HCMC unit rolls out renter‑focused billing transparency.

12. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Vietnam boosts power‑plant efficiency at Mong Duong and deploys 50 MW battery storage in Hanoi

    Vietnam’s Mong Duong plant is applying new energy‑saving measures, while VinEnergo's 50 MW battery storage across five Hanoi substations enhances grid reliability and renewable integration.

13. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's Southern Power Grid Boosts Electricity Output to Meet Heatwave Demand

    Vietnam's EVNSPC and EVN raised electricity output by up to 7% and 10% respectively in the first half of 2026, ensuring stable supply during a severe heatwave through increased capacity, demand‑response and new

14. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes time‑of‑use electricity pricing for households

    Vietnam's MOIT proposes time‑of‑use electricity tariffs for households, aiming to shift load to off‑peak hours; pilot plans face meter‑upgrade challenges.

15. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Northern Vietnam electricity bills surge in June amid heatwave

    June electricity bills in northern Vietnam jumped sharply due to a heatwave, with many households hitting higher tariff tiers and grid loads reaching record levels.

16. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam expands rooftop solar rules, raises surplus power sales limit

    Vietnam amended rooftop solar and DPPA regulations, simplifying permits and raising the allowable surplus electricity sales to 50% by 2030.

17. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam maintains electricity supply amid record heat waves

    Vietnam's power grid set new generation records and kept supply stable during a June heat wave that pushed temperatures to 50 °C, with authorities mobilising all resources and local officials reinforcing safety

18. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam EVNGENCO1 launches flood response and commissions Nho Quan‑Phủ Lý power line

    EVNGENCO1 activated flood‑response measures in northern Vietnam and successfully energized the 44‑km Nho Quan‑Phủ Lý 500/220 kV transmission segment, boosting grid reliability and power supply to the north.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam moves to time-of-use electricity pricing for households

    Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes time‑of‑use residential electricity rates to shift demand from evening peaks and cut system costs, though experts warn of challenges for low‑income households.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Vietnam power utilities schedule extensive summer outages and launch saving initiatives

    Vietnam's power firms announced June‑July outage schedules for maintenance and launched demand‑saving campaigns, urging load shifting, rooftop solar and household energy‑saving habits amid summer heat.

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam permits households to sell up to 50% of rooftop solar output to national grid

    Vietnam's new decree lets households sell up to 50% of rooftop solar generation to EVN, up from 20%, boosting income and renewable investment.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Panasonic Sets 50% Annual Growth Target for Vietnam Residential Solar

    Panasonic aims for 50% annual growth in Vietnam's residential solar market, expanding nationwide with new distributors and promoting high‑efficiency Japanese‑grade panels backed by a 30‑year guarantee.

23. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's new decree lets rooftop solar sell up to 50% of excess power

    Vietnam's Decree 243/2026 permits rooftop solar owners to sell up to 50% of excess electricity to the grid, with pricing tied to last year's average market rate and provisions for higher sales after 2030.

24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam upgrades coal handling at Quang Trạch Power Plant to boost capacity

    Vietnam’s Quang Trạch coal‑port is being upgraded to handle 100,000‑tonne ships, supporting trial runs at the near‑complete Quang Trạch 1 thermal plant and addressing a key power‑reserve shortfall.

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) faces 40 billion‑dong arrears claim and power‑line project delay

    EVN owes a Vietnamese firm about 40 billion VND in unpaid electricity fees, while its Nho Quan–Phủ Lý–Thường Tín power‑line project is delayed to July 2026 due to land‑acquisition hurdles.

26. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam Rolls Out First ASEAN Two-Part Tariff for Battery Storage

    Vietnam introduced a two‑part tariff for battery storage, attracting major investment and prompting regional projects such as Cambodia’s 1 GWh grid‑forming system.

27. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Ho Chi Minh City power firm outlines rooftop solar plan amid Vietnam's renewable push

    Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City power firm details a 22,800‑system rooftop solar drive; engineers flag renewable investment hurdles; health experts warn of pollution‑related deaths and outline green steps by a local

28. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam's northern grid hits record electricity demand amid heat wave

    Vietnam's grid set 2026 electricity demand records with a 58,456 MW national peak on June 24 and a 30,248 MW northern peak on June 25; rain on June 26 lowered load by 6,400 MW, while 500 kV north‑south lines, a

29. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Vietnam households see soaring summer electricity bills from top power‑guzzling appliances

    Vietnam's summer heat spikes household electricity bills as air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, fans, laundry machines and pumps consume more power.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Vietnam adopts time-of-use electricity pricing for residential customers

    Vietnam's ministry proposes time‑of‑use electricity rates for households, with peak hours 17:30‑22:30. EVNNPC urges energy‑saving moves to reduce peak load as the new schedule takes effect June 15, 2026.

31. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    VinEnergo pours VND 2.6 trillion into Gia Lai wind farms as Vietnam weighs solar‑storage price rules

    VinEnergo will invest over VND 2.6 trillion in two 80 MW wind farms in Gia Lai, while Vietnam's power utility EVN warns high solar‑plus‑storage tariffs may hinder projects, urging clearer rules.

32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Vietnam's state‑owned energy firms target double‑digit growth and secure electricity supply in 2026

    Vietnam's energy giants set 2026 double‑digit growth goals, report stable electricity supply, and promote consumer saving tips to curb demand.

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam moves to overhaul electricity market and eliminate single‑buyer model

    Vietnam plans to end EVN’s single‑buyer role, boost market competition and attract billions in investment for its Power Plan VIII reforms.

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Vietnam's power grid hits record load as extreme heat drives electricity surge

    Vietnam's EVN hit a record 20 GW load in June 2026 amid scorching heat, prompting consumer saving tips and accelerated grid projects, especially in Bac Ninh, to meet soaring demand.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam thermal power plants reach 40 billion kWh and 350 billion kWh cumulative output milestones

    Vietnam’s Nghi Sơn 1 plant hit 40 billion kWh after 12 years, while the Phú My complex reached 350 billion kWh over three decades, underscoring their pivotal role in the nation’s power supply.

36. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam regulator fines DIG and EVNGENCO3 over bond misuse and tax violations

    Vietnam's regulator fined DIG 175 million VND for misusing bond funds and ordered refunds; tax authorities penalised EVNGENCO3 and other listed firms with over 9 billion VND for incorrect filings and late taxes

37. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's power grid strains under heat‑wave surge in electricity demand

    Vietnam's electricity system faces record loads as extreme heat drives demand above 58 GW nationally, prompting officials to urge savings such as setting AC at 26 °C and shifting use to off‑peak hours.

38. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) records record revenue, subsidiary fined over VND9 bn tax penalty

    EVN posted a record 645.7 trn VND revenue, overtaking Petrovietnam, while its GENCO3 unit was fined over VND9 bn for tax violations.

39. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnamese experts urge durable AC models and dedicated circuits amid heat wave

    Vietnamese technicians stress AC durability through quality components, while EVN advises dedicated circuit breakers instead of wall plugs to prevent fire risks during the heat wave.

40. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam Electricity launches integrated EVN CSKH app for customers

    Vietnam Electricity started a nationwide trial of the EVN CSKH mobile app on June 15, enabling all customers to manage contracts, monitor usage, set bill alerts, pay bills and report outages via iOS and Android

41. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam warns households on mist sprays and separate circuits for air‑conditioners amid extreme heat

    Experts warn against mist sprays on AC condensers and advise installing separate circuit breakers for air‑conditioners during heat waves to prevent overloads, fire risk, and equipment damage.

42. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam Electricity posts record profit but price cuts unlikely

    Vietnam Electricity reported a near‑record profit of about 52 000 trillion VND for 2025, but experts say high fuel costs and a coal‑heavy generation mix make short‑term electricity price cuts unlikely.

43. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam's EVN urges households to curb summer electricity bills

    EVN's app lets Vietnamese households track daily power use and forecast bills, while the utility cites prolonged AC use, multiple appliances, summer holidays and old equipment as causes of soaring summer bills.

44. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam pushes ahead with Ô Môn and Quảng Trạch power plant projects

    Petrovietnam says Ô Môn 3/4 plants stay on schedule, while EVN’s Quảng Trạch 1 thermal plant is over 99% complete, aiming for first furnace fire on 13 June 2026 and commercial output by Oct 2026.

45. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) posts record 2025 profit, erases years of losses

    EVN’s 2025 audited results show 11% revenue growth to 645.7 trn VND and record after‑tax profit of 51.9 trn VND, wiping out accumulated losses; cash deposits exceed 150 trn VND but short‑term liabilities top ‑

46. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Electricity Group Boosts Power Output and Posts Record Profit in 2025

    Vietnam Electricity’s Mong Duong 1 plant met 2026 peak‑load goals, while EVN posted a 6.3‑fold profit jump in 2025, erasing a long‑standing loss and boosting cash holdings.

47. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam sets 2026 household electricity tariffs and outlines hot‑weather grid security plan

    Vietnam's Ministry of Industry sets six‑tier 2026 household electricity tariffs, while the grid operator unveils five measures—including demand management and battery storage—to secure supply during forecasted

48. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Vietnam households adopt energy‑saving ACs and rooftop solar to cut bills

    Vietnamese families are installing Panasonic inverter‑AI air conditioners and 5‑6 kW rooftop solar panels, cutting monthly electricity bills by up to 50%, saving around 1.5‑2 million VND.

49. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Vietnamese homes waste electricity as ACs run nonstop but rooms stay hot

    Vietnamese households face high electricity bills as ACs run nonstop yet rooms stay hot; experts cite external heat sources and recommend shading windows, insulating walls, and limiting indoor appliances.

50. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Vietnam's power grid under record strain from extreme heat

    Vietnam’s electricity grid faced record demand during May 2026 heatwaves, with national loads hitting 57 MW and northern loads 29.7 MW, prompting EVN to use all generation sources and advise consumers on energy

51. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

    Hanoi postpones planned power cuts as heat-driven demand hits record

    Hanoi delays power cuts after record heat demand; EVN urges cooler AC settings, maintenance steps, and energy‑saving practices for homes and businesses.

52. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnamese homes waste up to three times more electricity by repeatedly switching air conditioners

    Vietnamese families who repeatedly switch AC units on and off can triple their electricity use and damage compressors; experts recommend steady operation at 26‑28 °C and regular maintenance.

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