Could a battery energy storage system boost solar power generation in Vietnam?

Image: Sunseap Solar PV power generation in Vietnam could about to be maximised through the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS), with consultancy AqualisBraemar LOC Group (ABL Group) hired to conduct feasibility studies across multiple PV plants following curtailment issues in the country.

Who is Vietnam green energy technology?

Established in 2017, Vietnam Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a company that specializes in processing and manufacturing solar panels. The company’s factory is over 20,000 m2 in Tien Son Industrial Zone, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.

Is Vietnam a good place for solar energy?

Abundant sunshine makes it an attractive location for solar, particularly in the south, with potential estimated at 12–15 GW. The average annual solar energy received on a horizontal surface in Vietnam varies between approximately 1200 and 2000 kWh/m 2. Vietnamese power production by fuel type, 2013–2022.

Could solar power boost Vietnam's industrial development?

The World Bank ( 2021) suggested that a target of 10 GW by 2030 and 25 GW by 2035 would likely drive Vietnam’s industrial development and help the country meet its emissions targets. Abundant sunshine makes it an attractive location for solar, particularly in the south, with potential estimated at 12–15 GW.

Why are solar projects in Vietnam suffering from curtailment issues?

Solar projects like this one in Vietnam are suffering from curtailment issues largely due to network congestion. Image: Sunseap

Are solar panels with storage batteries a good idea?

Overall, as mentioned above, installing solar panels with storage batteries can have a positive impact on both individuals and society as a whole by increasing energy independence, reducing GHG emissions, improving energy access, and increasing grid stability.