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Florian Reinke: /* Policy Framework */

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Policy Framework

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Solar Energy Potential and Databases

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Solar Energy Potential and Databases

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 = Introduction<br/> =
-Worldwide, solar energy has an enormous theoretical potential for power supply. However, technology and generation costs are higher than those of conventional energy sources.&nbsp;The worldwide market for solar energy applications and the installed capacity are growing. The Vietnamese market is currently very small, but PV power is foreseen &nbsp;to make a contribution to Vietnam's power supply already in 2020 (revision of the PDP).<br/>
+Worldwide, solar energy has an enormous theoretical potential for power supply. However, technology and generation costs of solar are higher than those of the conventional energy sources.&nbsp;The worldwide market for solar energy applications and the installed capacity are growing. The Vietnamese market is currently very small, but PV power is foreseen &nbsp;to make a contribution to Vietnam's power supply already in 2020 (revision of the PDP).<br/>
-A general overview about Viet Nam's energy situation is given: [[Vietnam Energy Situation|Vietnam Energy Situation]].<br/>
+A general overview about Viet Nam's energy situation is given: '''[[Vietnam Energy Situation|Vietnam Energy Situation]]'''.<br/>
-Information about solar energy applications, solar financing, business models and solar related topics can be found at [[Portal:Solar|Solar Portal]].<br/>
+Information about solar energy applications, solar financing, business models and solar related topics can be found at [[Portal:Solar|Solar portal on energypedia]].
 = Solar Energy Potential and Databases<br/> =
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 [[File:Vietnam Solar Irradiation Map 2015.jpg|thumb|left|800px|alt=Vietnam Solar Irradiation Map 2015.jpg]]<br/>
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+<div style="clear: both">The most up-to-date and scientifically comprehensive estimation of solar resources in Viet Nam was undertaken by a Spanish research consortium led by the Spanish Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, CIEMAT, with support of the Spanish government and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. As a result of these efforts very detailed maps of solar resources in Viet Nam are now available for policy makers, investors and researchers.<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref>The processed data will most likely be published by MoIT in 2015.</div>
-The most up-to-date and scientifically comprehensive estimation of solar resources in Viet Nam was undertaken by a Spanish research consortium led by the Spanish Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, CIEMAT, with support of the Spanish government and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. As a result of these efforts very detailed maps of solar resources in Viet Nam are now available for policy makers, investors and researchers.<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref>&nbsp;The processed data will most likely be published by MoIT in 2015.<br/>
+Since there is no publicly accessible database on solar PV projects, available information on existing projects are based on individual private or institutional monitoring efforts. The most comprehensive overview has been published by Mr.Thrinh Quang Dung, former director of the Solar Laboratory of the Institute of Physics in Ho Chi Minh City (Solarlab) under the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). The project overview below (Solar Projects in Viet Nam) is primarly based on his publications.<ref name="Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.">Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.</ref> [[Solar Energy Country Analysis Vietnam#toc|►Go to Top]]
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 Grid-connected systems are primarily based on crystalline-cell module types of different sizes. They can be clustered in residential PV rooftop units (approx. 1-50 kWp), commercial/industrial PV rooftop units (>40kWp) and ground-mounted PV systems. Almost all grid-connected systems have been solely installed for demonstration or piloting purposes.<br/>
-Following the available data, roughly 60-70% of the off-grid installed capacity in Viet Nam is dominated by smaller applications such as Solar Home Systems (SHS), small base transceiver stations for telecommunications (BTS), solar public lighting systems and likewise applications. Around 30-40% of off-grid installations are bigger systems such as solar local network stations and off-grid hybrid systems in remote areas or on islands.<br/>[[Solar Energy Country Analysis Vietnam#toc|►Go to Top]]<br/>
+Following the available data, roughly 60-70% of the off-grid installed capacity in Viet Nam is dominated by smaller applications such as Solar Home Systems (SHS), small base transceiver stations for telecommunications (BTS), solar public lighting systems and likewise applications. Around 30-40% of off-grid installations are bigger systems such as solar local network stations and off-grid hybrid systems in remote areas or on islands.<br/>[[Solar Energy Country Analysis Vietnam#toc|►Go to Top]]
 = Policy Framework<br/> =
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 Following the available data, roughly 60-70% of the off-grid installed capacity in Viet Nam is dominated by smaller applications such as Solar Home Systems (SHS), small base transceiver stations for telecommunications (BTS), solar public lighting systems and likewise applications. Around 30-40% of off-grid installations are bigger systems such as solar local network stations and off-grid hybrid systems in remote areas or on islands.<br/>[[Solar Energy Country Analysis Vietnam#toc|►Go to Top]]<br/>
 = Policy Framework =
 Currently there are no solar PV development targets implemented within the relevant energy strategies such as the Master Plan for Power Development. The PDP VII from 2011 is currently under revision and expected to be finalized and published until mid of 2015. A first draft became public end of October 2014 showing raised targets for renewable energies in general and, for the first time, a specific target for solar PV.<br/>
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 *There is '''no standardized interconnection code''' (grid code) for PV systems. However, an ongoing project involving EVN, the energy authorities of Da Nang City and the International Copper Association Southeast Asia (ICA-SEA) has now made first steps in this direction and developed a proposal for an interconnection standard for PV as well as a general net-metering scheme.
 *There is '''no effective regulation on the sale of excess solar electricity''' generated by private or commercial PV systems. As interviews and consultations with private sector stakeholders have shown, this constitutes a significant barrier to investments in commercial PV applications.
-*There are some '''tax-related incentives''' in place that can be applied to renewable energy investments and technologies in general, such as an import tax exemption, a corporate tax exemption and an environmental protection fee exemption. It is yet unclear whether these incentives can also be applied to solar energy applications.<br/>
+*There are some '''tax-related incentives''' in place that can be applied to renewable energy investments and technologies in general, such as an import tax exemption, a corporate tax exemption and an environmental protection fee exemption. It is yet unclear whether these incentives can also be applied to solar energy applications.<ref>Decree No. 218/2013/ND-CP, Article 15 and 16</ref><br/>
-*Furthermore, there are '''incentives for infrastructure and land use''' regarding investments in major power stations that could also be applied to solar energy investments. In addition, the local People’s Committees are responsible for providing available land to wind power projects.<br/>
+*Furthermore, there are '''incentives for infrastructure and land use''' regarding investments in major power stations that could also be applied to solar energy investments.<ref>Decree No. 04/2009/ND-CP, Article 10, No. 2.</ref> In addition, the local People’s Committees are responsible for providing available land to wind power projects.<br/>
 '''Policy Framework for PV Off-Grid and Rural Electrification'''
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 The second rural electrification project (REPII) is providing funds for this process. The objective of the REPII, which became effective in 2005, is to improve access to good, affordable electricity services to rural communities in an efficient and sustainable manner, financed with a US$200 million IDA credit and US$5.25 million GEF grant, the project included a major upgrading and expansion of rural power networks in about 1,200 communes, the conversion of the existing ad hoc local electricity management systems to the local distribution utilities (LDUs) as legal entities recognized under Vietnamese law, to improve management of power distribution in rural areas and capacity building assistance for LDUs, provincial authorities, participating regional PCs, and national authorities involved in the planning and regulation of rural electrification. Additional financing for the Second Rural Electrification Project (US$200 million IDA credit) was approved in May 2009 and is supposed to increase the outcome to 1,500 communes with 1.5 million households.<ref name="USAID/Winrock/SVN (2014). Off-Grid Opportunities and Challenges in Vietnam. Final Report. Ha Noi: United States Agency for International Development and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development in partnership with SVN Netherlands Development Organisation.">USAID/Winrock/SVN (2014). Off-Grid Opportunities and Challenges in Vietnam. Final Report. Ha Noi: United States Agency for International Development and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development in partnership with SVN Netherlands Development Organisation.</ref><br/>[[Solar Energy Country Analysis Vietnam#toc|►Go to Top]]<br/>
 = Solar Projects in Viet Nam<br/> =

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 = Solar Energy Potential and Databases<br/> =
-In general, Viet Nam can be considered as a country with high solar energy potential. The solar resources are comparable to countries like Italy, Spain, and California or – staying in the region – China or Thailand. According to a very recent mapping project by a Spanish research consortium estimations of overall solar resources in Viet Nam show an average GHI of 4-5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day in most regions of southern, central and partially even northern Viet Nam (corresponding to 1,460-1,825 Wh/m<sup>2</sup>/year) and peak irradiation levels of up to 5.5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day on average in some southern regions (corresponding to about 2,000 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/year).<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref><br/>
+In general, Viet Nam can be considered as a country with high solar energy potential. The solar resources are comparable to countries like Italy, Spain, and California or – staying in the region – China or Thailand. According to a very recent mapping project by a Spanish research consortium estimations of overall solar resources in Viet Nam show an average GHI of 4-5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day in most regions of southern, central and partially even northern Viet Nam (corresponding to 1,460-1,825 Wh/m<sup>2</sup>/year) and peak irradiation levels of up to 5.5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day on average in some southern regions (corresponding to about 2,000 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/year).<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://bit.ly/1Q0FEhb</ref><br/>
 '''Fig. 1: Solar Irradiation Maps of Viet Nam - Annual Average of Daily GHI and DNI (CINEMAT et. al. 2015)'''<br/>

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 The most up-to-date and scientifically comprehensive estimation of solar resources in Viet Nam was undertaken by a Spanish research consortium led by the Spanish Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, CIEMAT, with support of the Spanish government and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. As a result of these efforts very detailed maps of solar resources in Viet Nam are now available for policy makers, investors and researchers.<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref>&nbsp;The data is supposed to be published by MoIT in 2015.<br/>
-Since there is no publicly accessible database on solar PV projects, available information on existing projects are based on individual private or institutional monitoring efforts. The most comprehensive overview has been published by Mr Thrinh Quang Dung, former director of the Solar Laboratory of the Institute of Physics in Ho Chi Minh City (Solarlab) under the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). The following project overview (Solar Projects in Viet Nam) is mainly based on his publications.<ref name="Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.">Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.</ref><br/>
+Since there is no publicly accessible database on solar PV projects, available information on existing projects are based on individual private or institutional monitoring efforts. The most comprehensive overview has been published by Mr Thrinh Quang Dung, former director of the Solar Laboratory of the Institute of Physics in Ho Chi Minh City (Solarlab) under the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). The following project overview (Solar Projects in Viet Nam) is mainly based on his publications.<ref name="Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.">Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.</ref><br/></div>
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 Information about solar energy applications, solar financing, business models and solar related topics can be found at [[Portal:Solar|Solar Portal]].<br/>
 = Solar Energy Potential and Databases<br/> =
-In general, Viet Nam can be considered as a country with high solar energy potential. The solar resources are comparable to countries like Italy, Spain, and California or – staying in the region – China or Thailand. According to a very recent mapping project by a Spanish research consortium estimations of overall solar resources in Viet Nam show an average GHI of 4-5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day in most regions of southern, central and partially even northern Viet Nam (corresponding to 1,460-1,825 Wh/m<sup>2</sup>/year) and peak irradiation levels of up to 5.5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day on average in some southern regions (corresponding to about 2,000 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/year).<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.</ref><br/>
+In general, Viet Nam can be considered as a country with high solar energy potential. The solar resources are comparable to countries like Italy, Spain, and California or – staying in the region – China or Thailand. According to a very recent mapping project by a Spanish research consortium estimations of overall solar resources in Viet Nam show an average GHI of 4-5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day in most regions of southern, central and partially even northern Viet Nam (corresponding to 1,460-1,825 Wh/m<sup>2</sup>/year) and peak irradiation levels of up to 5.5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day on average in some southern regions (corresponding to about 2,000 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/year).<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref><br/>
-'''Fig. 1: Solar Irradiation Maps of Viet Nam - Annual Average of Daily GHI and DNI (CINEMAT et. al. 2015)<ref>Publication of Solar Resource Potential Maps for Vietnam Results of a study analysing the solar radiation and solar energy potential in Vietnam, conducted by a consortium of CIEMAT, CENER and IDAE with support of AECID and MOIT. http://www.tcnl.gov.vn/userfile/files/Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam REPORT FOR PUBLISHING.pdf</ref>'''<br/>
+'''Fig. 1: Solar Irradiation Maps of Viet Nam - Annual Average of Daily GHI and DNI (CINEMAT et. al. 2015)'''<br/>
 [[File:Vietnam Solar Irradiation Map 2015.jpg|thumb|left|800px|alt=Vietnam Solar Irradiation Map 2015.jpg]]<br/>
-The most up-to-date and scientifically comprehensive estimation of solar resources in Viet Nam was undertaken by a Spanish research consortium led by the Spanish Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, CIEMAT, with support of the Spanish government and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. As a result of these efforts very detailed maps of solar resources in Viet Nam are now available for policy makers, investors and researchers.<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.</ref>&nbsp;The data is supposed to be published by MoIT in 2015.<br/>
+The most up-to-date and scientifically comprehensive estimation of solar resources in Viet Nam was undertaken by a Spanish research consortium led by the Spanish Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology, CIEMAT, with support of the Spanish government and in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. As a result of these efforts very detailed maps of solar resources in Viet Nam are now available for policy makers, investors and researchers.<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT. Published: http://dattech.com.vn/Content/uploads/files/Maps%20of%20Solar%20Resource%20and%20Potential%20in%20Vietnam%20REPORT%20FOR%20PUBLISHING.pdf</ref>&nbsp;The data is supposed to be published by MoIT in 2015.<br/>
 Since there is no publicly accessible database on solar PV projects, available information on existing projects are based on individual private or institutional monitoring efforts. The most comprehensive overview has been published by Mr Thrinh Quang Dung, former director of the Solar Laboratory of the Institute of Physics in Ho Chi Minh City (Solarlab) under the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). The following project overview (Solar Projects in Viet Nam) is mainly based on his publications.<ref name="Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.">Dung Trinh Quang (2015). Potentiality, Development and Challenge of Solar PV of Vietnam. Presentation held at the Seminar „Towards Sustainable Energy in Mekong Delta“, 27 January 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City.</ref><br/>
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 An general overview about Viet Nam's energy situation is given: [[Vietnam Energy Situation|Vietnam Energy Situation]].
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 In general, Viet Nam can be considered as a country with high solar energy potential. The solar resources are comparable to countries like Italy, Spain, and California or – staying in the region – China or Thailand. According to a very recent mapping project by a Spanish research consortium estimations of overall solar resources in Viet Nam show an average GHI of 4-5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day in most regions of southern, central and partially even northern Viet Nam (corresponding to 1,460-1,825 Wh/m<sup>2</sup>/year) and peak irradiation levels of up to 5.5 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/day on average in some southern regions (corresponding to about 2,000 kWh/m<sup>2</sup>/year).<ref name="CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.">CIEMAT et al. (2015). Maps of Solar Resource and Potential in Vietnam. Ha Noi: CIEMAT, CENER & IDAE with support from AECER in collaboration with GDE/MoIT.</ref>
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	An general overview about Viet Nam's energy situation is given: [[Vietnam Energy Situation\|Vietnam Energy Situation]].		An general overview about Viet Nam's energy situation is given: [[Vietnam Energy Situation\|Vietnam Energy Situation]].
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		+	Information about solar energy applications, solar financing, business models and solar related topics can be found at [[Portal:Solar\|Solar Portal]].