Vietnam promotes green manufacturing through energy storage batteries

Under pressure to reduce industrial emissions and promote green energy, battery storage and clean transportation solutions are being deployed.

Promoting industrial emission reduction in Vietnam

On the afternoon of December 3, 2025, the Global Energy Alliance for People and the Planet (GEAPP) held a seminar with the theme "Promoting industrial emission reduction through energy storage and clean energy". The event aimed to introduce sustainable energy transition solutions and support businesses and industrial zones in Vietnam to achieve carbon emission reduction targets.

Ms. Kitty Bu, Vice President of GEAPP Southeast Asia, said that the organization’s projects focus on connecting energy storage batteries to the grid, freeing up capital and developing innovative business models. Ms. Kitty Bu emphasized the importance of combining renewable energy with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in industrial zones to “green” the electricity used, thereby enhancing Vietnam’s green competitiveness in the international market.

Ms. Kitty Bu, Vice President of GEAPP Southeast Asia. Photo: Le An

According to GEAPP data, Vietnam currently has more than 400 industrial parks, of which more than 300 are operational. These industrial parks play a pivotal role in the manufacturing industry, creating jobs and promoting exports. With the global trend of reducing emissions in the supply chain, manufacturers in Vietnam are recommended to deploy green energy solutions to maintain their competitive advantage.

Meanwhile, Anthony Wu, GEAPP’s Executive Director of Partnerships and Programs, said the organization is working closely with the Ministry of Industry and Trade , Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and local partners to develop a roadmap for utility-scale battery storage. Highlights include providing funding support for EVN’s 50 MW/50 MWh grid-scale pilot project and technical support for distributed storage projects, including the first 5 MW/10 MWh BESS system in Ho Chi Minh City, scheduled for completion in mid-2026.

Mr. Wu also introduced the regional technical platform ENABLE (the “Enhancing Access to BESS for Low Carbon Economies ” platform) deployed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to support Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia to expand battery storage, build appropriate pricing mechanisms and revenue models, thereby promoting the regional energy transition. At the same time, GEAPP cooperated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to establish a fund to support the closure of coal-fired power plants, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030-2035.

Notably, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Minh, Country Director of GEAPP Vietnam, emphasized that in 2025, the organization will focus on three priority areas: energy storage batteries, emission reduction in industrial zones and green transport.

In the field of battery storage, GEAPP has supported Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation to implement a pilot project in Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, from feasibility study, technical analysis, commercial viability assessment, to ESG orientation and plan to achieve 1 GW of battery storage by 2030.

The Hanoi Power Corporation’s 50 MW pilot project is also being planned technically and financially, including a mechanism to reduce loan interest rates through mixed finance. These have been and are opening projects to move towards the target of battery storage capacity of 10,000 to 16,300 MW by 2030 as set out in the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).

GEAPP also participated in a feasibility study and operating cost assessment at a garment factory in VSIP Industrial Park, and shared experiences with other industry enterprises. In 2026, GEAPP plans to deploy behind-the-meter battery storage combined with mini-grid and rooftop solar power, supporting factories in the industrial park to access clean energy, contributing to reducing carbon emissions.

Support green transport and promote energy finance

In addition to industrial parks, GEAPP supports large enterprises in green transportation. Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) , the largest gasoline retailer in Vietnam, is guided to pilot solar power combined with battery storage at gas stations on national highways, and at the same time study the battery swapping station model for electric motorbikes in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Two pilot projects in Hanoi in 2025 serve the need for green transportation, in line with the Government's energy transition strategy.

GEAPP brings technical expertise to help Vietnam achieve its renewable energy goals and enhance grid stability. Photo: GEAPP

GEAPP also enhances the capacity of Vietnam National Petroleum Group staff in implementing solar battery and battery swapping station projects. The battery swapping station system in cooperation with Selex Motors can serve 70% of electric vehicles on the market, the main purpose is to support shippers as well as people who travel a lot during the day.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Minh, one of the major barriers is finance. Therefore, GEAPP proposes catalytic and blended finance mechanisms for pilot projects to access capital, reduce borrowing costs, and create a reference model for subsequent projects.

Regarding end-of-life battery management, GEAPP is working with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to study the extended manufacturer responsibility policy for battery collection and treatment to protect the environment. GEAPP will continue to propose battery lifecycle management techniques and models in upcoming projects.

Pricing and revenue mechanisms for battery storage projects are being studied with the Institute of Energy, Ministry of Industry and Trade. Pilot projects such as EVN Hanoi will become the basis for domestic banks to evaluate and provide funding, creating a premise for expanding battery storage nationwide. In the future, GEAPP plans to expand support for other projects such as the Hai Anh Wind Power Plant project with a capacity of 40 MW, while closely coordinating with development organizations to learn from international experience.

Through pilot projects, feasibility studies and innovative financing, Vietnam is building the foundation to become an internationally competitive green manufacturing hub, while promoting a sustainable Southeast Asian energy transition.

Previously, on April 9, the Electricity Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in collaboration with the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG), with the support of the Global Alliance for Energy for People and the Planet (GEAPP), officially launched the Battery Energy Storage System Task Force (BESS Task Force). This event marked an important milestone in Vietnam's energy transition process to integrate renewable energy and enhance grid resilience according to the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).

Le An

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