Energy Transition Update: 22-29.6.2026
Energy Transition Update: 22-29.6.2026
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Energy Transition Update: 22-29.6.2026 ---
EMISSIONS ALLOWANCES TO BE TRADED ON VIETNAM’S CARBON EXCHANGE FROM LATE JUNE
VnExpress – 23 June 2026
Vietnam will officially launch its domestic carbon exchange on 29 June 2026, allowing greenhouse gas emissions allowances to be traded under a pilot emissions trading system. During the initial phase, 110 facilities in the power, steel and cement sectors will participate using emissions quotas allocated by the government. The exchange is expected to improve transparency in emissions management, encourage businesses to reduce carbon emissions where it is most cost-effective and support Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It also marks an important step in developing a market-based approach to climate policy. Over time, the system is expected to expand to additional sectors and become more closely integrated with international carbon markets.
DUTCH FIRM EYES USD 125 MILLION WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECT IN TAY NINH
VietnamPlus – 24 June 2026
Dutch waste management company Harvest Waste B.V. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tay Ninh Province to study the development of a waste-to-energy plant worth more than USD 125 million using European technology. The proposed project aims to improve waste treatment capacity while generating renewable electricity, supporting the province's transition towards a circular economy and cleaner energy sources. It was announced during an investment promotion conference in Amsterdam, where Tay Ninh also sought to strengthen cooperation with Dutch businesses in clean energy, high-tech agriculture and sustainable development. If implemented, the project would represent another step in attracting high-quality foreign investment to Vietnam's green economy and expanding the use of waste-to-energy technologies to address both waste management and energy challenges.
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON USD 60.7 MILLION WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT IN GIA LAI
VietnamPlus – 24 June 2026
Construction has begun on a USD 60.7 million waste-to-energy plant in Gia Lai, marking another milestone in Vietnam's efforts to modernise waste management and expand renewable energy. The facility will process up to 800 tonnes of municipal solid waste each day and generate 15 MW of electricity for the national grid. It will use German waste-to-energy technology and recycle ash and slag into construction materials, reducing landfill demand while recovering valuable resources. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the project is expected to strengthen the province's environmental infrastructure and support the transition towards a circular economy. It also reflects Vietnam's growing investment in waste-to-energy solutions that address both urban waste challenges and clean energy development.
CHARGING STATIONS AND DATA CENTRES TO BUY GREEN ELECTRICITY DIRECTLY
VnExpress – 27 June 2026
Vietnam has introduced a mechanism allowing major electricity users, including EV charging stations and data centres, to purchase renewable electricity directly from power producers without going through EVN. The policy is designed to expand access to green electricity and help energy-intensive industries meet sustainability commitments. It also gives renewable energy developers an additional sales channel, which could improve investment certainty. As electricity demand rises, especially from data centres, AI-related infrastructure and electric vehicles, direct power purchase agreements could become more important in Vietnam’s clean energy transition. The move may also encourage greater private investment in low-carbon power generation.
ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS CAN SELL UP TO 50% OF SURPLUS ELECTRICITY TO THE GRID
Thanh Niên – 27 June 2026
Vietnam has issued new regulations allowing households and businesses with self-produced rooftop solar systems to sell up to 50 per cent of their surplus electricity to the national grid, up from the previous limit of 20 per cent. Until the end of 2030, this cap may be exceeded if the local grid has sufficient capacity and can operate safely. The new rules also establish a transparent pricing mechanism, with surplus electricity purchased at the previous year's average wholesale electricity market price, subject to a ceiling set by the government. The policy is expected to improve the financial viability of rooftop solar investments while encouraging greater deployment of distributed renewable energy. It also supports Vietnam's broader goals of expanding clean energy and reducing pressure on the national power system.
Summarised by Phan Le and Hai Thanh Nguyen
In collaboration with the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions