Sustainable development of clean renewable energy in Vietnam

Abstract

Renewable energy plays an important role in meeting national targets for sustainable development, responding to climate change and environmental issues, and ensuring national energy security. Vietnam is considered to have potentials for developing renewable energy. In order to meet the demand for electricity for socio-economic development and to take advantage of natural resources, the Government of Vietnam has issued the Development Strategy of Renewable Energy and mechanisms,policies and incentives to support it. In the process of implementing the Strategy, regular assessment of internal and external environmental factors is essential to make appropriate adjustments. This is also the research target of this thesis.

By analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) for renewable energy development in Vietnam based on collected data, oppinions of experts, investors, renewable project owners, and a case study of PetroVietnam Power Corporation the thesis will make recommendations to achieve the set strategic objectives on renewable energy development in Vietnam.