The prospects of distributed energy storage in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Is a battery energy storage system coming to Vietnam?

15 October 2021 – Vietnam’s pilot utility-scale battery energy storage system [BESS] will soon take shape in Khanh Hoa Province after an agreement was signed today between AMI AC Renewables and the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City to formalize a US$2,962,000 grant from the latter to develop the project.

Can energy storage help Vietnam meet climate goals?

Co-funded by a grant from U.S. Mission Vietnam, the pilot project will demonstrate how energy storage can help Vietnam integrate more renewable energy into its power system to meet ambitious climate goals.

Can battery energy storage systems stabilize Vietnam's grid?

Sunita Dubey and Hyunjung Lee share how Vietnam is leveraging Battery Energy Storage Systems to stabilize their grid and accelerate the energy transition.

How can Vietnam improve its energy system?

Vietnam's energy system is in a state of transition too, with the government seeking to balance the need for economic growth with the need to reduce GHG emissions and increase renewables. Under the current scheme, the only options for further renewables development involve additional solutions such as storage.

What is Vietnam's energy sector like in 2021?

Vietnam's energy sector has become one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant in recent times. Since the adoption of feed-in-tariffs (FiTs) in 2017, the national electricity system’s installed capacity rose from 47GW to 78GW in 2021, 68% of which are contributed by variable renewable energy growth.

How can Ami help Vietnam achieve sustainability goals?

together with AMI, we will aim to secure Vietnam’s renewable energy sources while helping the country achieve its sustainability goals.” “We’re delighted to be entrusted by the U.S. Consulate General to pilot and spearhead battery energy storage systems in Vietnam,” said Nguyen Nam Thang, CEO of AMI AC Renewables.