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Rooftop photovoltaic power projects in Vietnam

15:31, 16/10/2017

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Circular No. 16/2017/TT-BCT, which specifies rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power projects.

According to Circular No. 16/2017/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, regarding rooftop PV power projects having a capacity of under 1 (one) MW, the investor shall register the connecting terminal with a provincial power company and provide general information about expected capacity, specifications of solar panels and the power inverter. In order to ensure safety for the electricity grid system, the power inverter shall have the anti-grid function when the electricity grid has no power and meets the prescribed voltage and frequency standards.

In case of the rooftop PV power project having a capacity of 1 (one) MW or over, the investor shall follow procedures for inclusion of the solar power development planning in power development planning.

The provincial power company shall cooperate with the investor in installing two-way electric meters and record the monthly electricity consumed and generated. The cost of investing in two-way electric meters shall be covered by the provincial power company.

Notably, rooftop PV power projects shall apply the model Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) provided in Appendix No. 3 attached hereto.

View details at Circular No. 16/2017/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, effective from October 26, 2017.

-Thao Uyen-

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