The project focuses on three main fields of actions that promote the development of RE and EE in Viet Nam, namely:

1. Capacity Building for stakeholders in Renewable Energy

The project strengthens capacities of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under Ministry of Industry and Trade and key energy companies to accelerate the deployment of new RE projects in Vietnam. Activities include the development of proposals for national steering mechanism for the expansion of new RE, studies and exchange between policy makers and international professionals and trainings on policy development and technical problem solving. 

2. Capacity Building for stakeholders in Energy Efficiency

The project supports capacity building for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development under Ministry of Industry and Trade, industrial consumers, Energy Service Providers, and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to enhance Energy Efficiency in Vietnam. Activities include support to the assessment of potential EE support mechanism in Viet Nam, further development of EE database and Energy Performance Indicators, capacity development for energy managers and access to international expertise on EE policies.

3. Awareness raising on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

The project stimulates awareness raising activities on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Activities include the organization of National Energy Efficiency Industry Award and support to MOIT in communicating success stories about RE and EE.

Should you have further inquiries regarding the project, please contact office.energy@giz.de for more information.