Subsidy price of solar modules in Vietnam

4 FAQs about Subsidy price of solar modules in Vietnam

What is the cost of solar electricity in Vietnam?

Last year, Vietnam had a solar LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) of $0.046 per kWh for solar electricity. The cost in the United States was $0.055 per unit of power, and in Turkey it was $0.064.

How do solar tariffs work in Vietnam?

Under the revised tariff framework, solar installations are categorized into ground-mounted and floating types, and are further segmented by region—North, Central, and South Vietnam. Rates are adjusted based on factors such as solar resource availability, cost structure, and local grid demand. The inclusion of storage also affects pricing.

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.

What are the FIT rates for solar systems?

The tariff breakdown is as follows: 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.