ORIGINAL RESEARCH
The Development of Solar Electric Power
in Vietnam From Economy and Policy Analysis
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Faculty of Mechanical - Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Technology, Van Lang University, 69/68 Dang
Thuy Tram Street, Ward 13, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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Faculty of Law, Van Lang University, 69/68 Dang Thuy Tram Street, Ward 13, Binh Thanh District,
Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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Faculty of Environment, Saigon University, 273 An Duong Vuong Street, District 5,
Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
Submission date: 2023-04-09
Final revision date: 2023-05-02
Acceptance date: 2023-05-20
Online publication date: 2023-07-24
Publication date: 2023-08-11
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Ha Manh Bui
Faculty of Environment, Saigon University, 273 An Duong Vuong Street, 700000, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2023;32(5):4219-4227
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Vietnam has pledged to reduce methane emissions by 30%, increase renewable energy utilization,
and decrease coal-based electrical power, with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions
by 2050. Among renewable energy sources, solar energy has gained attention due to Vietnam’s
favorable location near the equator. This study aims to evaluate the economic feasibility of solar
energy generation in Vietnamese households, focusing on the north, middle, and south regions.
Using the Ecotect software, the study assesses the potential for solar energy production, while
also examining the country’s solar power policy for electricity production. Through this analysis,
the research aims to identify any weaknesses in the current policy and recommend possible solutions
to maximize the economic benefits of solar energy development. The findings of this study are expected
to provide insights into the economic feasibility of solar energy generation in Vietnamese households,
as well as inform policymakers about the shortcomings of the current solar power policy. Ultimately,
this research aims to support Vietnam’s transition towards a sustainable and prosperous future, in
line with the country’s long-term goals for reducing carbon emissions and increasing the utilization
of renewable energy.