The Decision drafting renewable energy laws is still in draft form and awaiting signature from the Prime Minister, so it cannot be published yet. The final Decision is expected to be issued later this year, but the exact timing is uncertain. Based on consultation with an energy department official, the draft sets the feed-in tariff rate for on-grid solar projects at 11.2 US cents/kWh and for on-grid rooftop solar projects at 18 US cents/kWh, with the VND rates to be set later based on the exchange rate. Rooftop solar projects under 50kW will not need to connect to the grid, but larger projects above 50kW must connect and obtain an operating permit.

1. Lawyer in Vietnam Oliver Massmann Solar Power Latest Updates on Draft
Laws:
We have contacted the Department of Renewable Energy under the MOIT who is in charge of
drafting this Decision. The Decision is still in a draft version (although it has been submitted to
the Prime Minister for signature), thus can't be published yet.
The final Decision will be issued this year but the exact timing is still uncertain.
Through our consultation with an official of the Department about the content of the Decision,
for on-grid solar projects, the FIT rate will be 11.2 UScents/ kWh.
For on-grid rooftop solar projects, the rate will be 18 UScents/ kWh.
The rate in VND will be indicated in the final Decision based on the USD/VND exchange rate at
that time and the MOIT will issue an Official Letter every year to adjust the rate in VND
according to the fluctuation in the exchange rate.
Rooftop solar projects of less than 50kW will not have to connect to the grid. For those of more
than 50kW, connection to the grid is required and an electricity operating permit must be
obtained.
Please do not hesitate to contacts Oliver Massmann under omassmann@duanemorris.com if you
have any questions on the above. Oliver Massmann is the General Director of Duane Morris
Vietnam.
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