From Curtailment to Capacity: Vietnam’s Grid-Scale Storage Market

Time: 11:45 - 12:00
Date: 8 October 2025

Synopsis

Vietnam’s solar surge brought over 20 GW of capacity online in just a few years—but without adequate grid infrastructure or flexibility mechanisms, curtailment has become a pressing challenge. This session explores how battery storage is shifting from concept to necessity within the country’s energy planning, including insights on pilot projects, regulatory roadmaps, and the role of international financing.

  1. How does Vietnam’s Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) support the deployment of grid-scale storage?
  2. What role can BESS play in managing solar curtailment and improving grid flexibility in high-renewable regions?
  3. How is EVN shaping the early-stage battery storage market, and what lessons can be learned from initial pilot projects?
  4. Where do the greatest opportunities lie for IPPs, financiers, and development banks in supporting storage adoption?

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