Review conference on DPPA mechanism and the development of new and renewable energy

Overview of the conference (August 21, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade).

In his opening remarks, the Deputy Minister emphasized the significance of the two Decrees issued on March 3, 2025: “Decree No. 57 and Decree No. 58 are groundbreaking legal and policy documents, providing a timely legal framework for energy transition, attracting investment in renewable energy, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.”

According to MOIT, the DPPA mechanism and policies on renewable and new energy development are pioneering and relatively new in Vietnam. Their implementation will inevitably face certain objective challenges that require review and adjustments to align with practical conditions. The conference was therefore organized to create a platform for dialogue with localities and enterprises, gather feedback, and identify feasible solutions to ensure effective implementation.

During the discussion, many delegates candidly pointed out difficulties related to: the electricity pricing framework under the DPPA mechanism, settlement costs when trading through the national grid, procedures for rooftop solar certification, as well as eligibility conditions for offshore wind projects to access preferential policies.

A representative of MOIT noted: “Alongside some initial positive results, there remain many issues that need further research, amendments, and supplements to ensure transparency, feasibility, and alignment with practical realities.”

In conclusion, MOIT highlighted three key tasks:

· First, provincial and municipal People’s Committees must strengthen their state management role, proactively inspect and supervise implementation, and promptly submit reports on difficulties and recommendations as requested in Official Letter No. 6045/BCT-DL dated August 14, 2025.

· Second, EVN must urgently provide an official opinion on the proposal to remove settlement costs in the DPPA mechanism via the national grid; direct its subsidiaries to closely monitor implementation, promptly report emerging issues, and fully comply with periodic reporting requirements.

· Third, the Electricity Regulatory Authority is tasked with consolidating all feedback from the conference (from localities, enterprises, and EVN), advising MOIT to develop proposals for the Government, and recommending amendments or supplements to relevant regulations under a streamlined procedure to ensure feasibility and sector-wide consistency.

The hybrid conference reviewing the implementation of Decrees 57 and 58 was attended by representatives from ministries, agencies, local authorities, EVN, as well as numerous enterprises operating in the energy sector.

This mid-term review conference was not only an opportunity to address existing challenges, but also reaffirmed the shared commitment of government agencies, local authorities, and businesses to promote new mechanisms towards building a competitive, transparent electricity market, and contributing significantly to Vietnam’s just and sustainable energy transition.