DECISION

About the mechanism to encourage the development of rooftop solar power in Vietnam

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Pursuant to the June 19, 2015 Law on Government Organization;

Pursuant to the December 3, 2004 Electricity Law; The Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Electricity Law dated November 20, 2012;

Pursuant to the 2020 Investment Law;

Pursuant to the Construction Law dated June 18, 2014; Law amending and supplementing the Law on Construction in 2020;

At the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

The Prime Minister promulgates the Decision on the mechanism to encourage the development of rooftop solar power.

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope

This Decision regulates the mechanism to encourage the development of rooftop solar power in Vietnam.

Article 2. Subjects of application

Subjects of application of this Decision include organizations and individuals participating in the development of rooftop solar power in Vietnam and other relevant organizations and individuals.

Article 3. Interpretation of terms

In this Decision, the following terms are construed as follows:

1. Electricity purchaser is Vietnam Electricity or a member unit authorized by Vietnam Electricity or another organization or individual that purchases electricity from the Seller or an organization that accepts rights and obligations of the electricity buyers. the above organizations according to the provisions of law
2. Electricity seller means an organization or individual engaged in activities in the field of electricity generation from rooftop solar power systems or or organizations and individuals that receive the rights and obligations of the organizations and individuals mentioned above. above in accordance with the law.
3. Electricity distribution and retailing unit not under the Vietnam Electricity Group means an electricity unit not under the Vietnam Electricity Group that is granted an electricity activity license in the field of electricity distribution and retailing, purchasing and purchasing. wholesale electricity from electricity distribution units to retail electricity to customers using electricity.
4. Solar power is electricity produced from photovoltaic panels according to the principle of converting light energy into electricity.
5. Rooftop solar power system is a solar power system with photovoltaic panels installed on the roof of a building with independent functions and purposes, with a capacity of not more than 01 Mwac and 1 ,25 MWp, connected to the power grid with voltage level of 35 kV or less.

Chapter II

IMPLEMENTATION ORDER AND PURCHASE PRICE

Article 4. Development of rooftop solar power system

1. Rooftop solar power system sells electricity to the Electricity of Vietnam or its authorized member unit for management.
2. a) The electricity seller is entitled to deploy the rooftop solar power system after registering the connection with the Electricity of Vietnam or an authorized member unit.
3. b) The Electricity of Vietnam or its authorized member unit to supply, install and maintain the power metering equipment of the rooftop solar power system may sign a power purchase agreement, unless two otherwise agreed by the parties.

2. Rooftop solar power system does not sell electricity to evn group to manage

The Seller and the Buyer agree on the order of implementation, installation, connection and maintenance of electrical equipment of the rooftop solar power system.

3. Rooftop solar power system must have the efficiency of photovoltaic cell (solar cell) greater than 20% or module greater than 19% base and Certificate of origin, quality of goods, Certification by the manufacturer of the cell or photovoltaic module by an international or international authority or competent authority of the country of origin according to international standards or equivalent.

Article 5. Power purchase price and sample power purchase agreement

1. Rooftop solar power systems are allowed to sell part or all of the generated electricity to the Buyer being the Vietnam Electricity Group or the Buyer being other organizations or individuals in case the grid is not used. Electricity of Vietnam Electricity Group.
2. In case the Buyer is Vietnam Electricity or an authorized member:

– For rooftop solar power systems, the time to put into operation and generate electricity and certify the meter readings in 2021 is specified in the electricity purchase and sale tariff in the Appendix to this Decision.

– For rooftop solar power systems with time to put into operation and generate electricity and certify meter readings in 2022 or later, the electricity purchase price shall be submitted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and in writing by the Prime Minister. acceptance.

– Electricity purchase price is applied for 20 years from the date of power generation operation, excluding value-added tax, and is adjusted according to the fluctuation of the price of Vietnam dong against the US dollar (equivalent to UScents/ kwh), the applicable rate is the central exchange rate of Vietnam Dong to the US Dollar announced by the State Bank of Vietnam on the last day of the previous year to calculate the electricity bill for the following year. The Parties are responsible for implementing the provisions of applicable laws on taxes and fees.

– The cost of purchasing electricity from rooftop solar power systems specified in Clause 2 of this Article is fully accounted for in the input parameters of the Electricity of Vietnam’s annual wholesale and retail electricity price plans. . Payment invoices are made on the basis of separate delivered and received electricity.

– For rooftop solar power systems with a capacity of more than 100 kWp, it is required that the monthly self-consumption electricity volume is not less than 20% of the electricity generated in the month and maximum payment of 80% of the actual generated electricity output is required. in the month of the rooftop solar power system.

3. In case the Buyer is not Vietnam Electricity or an authorized member unit, the electricity purchase and sale price and the electricity purchase and sale contract shall be agreed upon by the parties in accordance with current laws.

4. Power purchase and sale contract in which the Buyer is evn group must comply with the sample power purchase and sale contract. The term of the power purchase agreement for rooftop solar power systems is up to 20 years from the date of operation and generation of electricity. After this time, the extension of the contract period or the signing of a new contract shall comply with the provisions of current law.

Chapter III

ORGANIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION

Article 6. Responsibilities of state management agencies

1. Ministry of Industry and Trade
2. a) Organize, guide and coordinate with the People’s Committees of the provinces and centrally-run cities to inspect and supervise the implementation of this Decision;
3. b) Issuing a sample power purchase and sale contract applicable to rooftop solar power systems in case the Power Buyer is Vietnam Electricity;

c/ Issue regulations on technical requirements for connection, acceptance, measurement and operation of rooftop solar power systems.

d/ Before September 30 every year: Formulate and submit to the Prime Minister the price of rooftop solar power or a mechanism to encourage the development of rooftop solar power for the next year.

2. People’s Committees of provinces and centrally run cities
3. a) Monitor and inspect the implementation of rooftop solar power systems in their localities according to their competence;
4. b) Perform state management tasks related to rooftop solar power development activities in the locality in accordance with current laws.

Article 7. Responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals

1. Vietnam Electricity Corporation
2. a) Fully account for the electricity purchase cost of the rooftop solar power system, which signs the power purchase agreement with the Vietnam Electricity Group or a member unit authorized by the Electricity of Vietnam and put it in the parameters of the electricity purchase agreement. input in the annual wholesale and retail electricity price plan of the Electricity of Vietnam.
3. b) Responsible for ensuring that rooftop solar power systems are properly connected to the load in the area, taking necessary technical and operational measures to avoid overloading the low-voltage grid system. , medium voltage and high voltage exist.
4. Annually report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade on the status of solar power connection, total installed capacity and electricity output purchased from rooftop solar power systems.

2. Electricity seller
3. a) Comply with and ensure requirements for electrical safety, construction safety, environment, and fire and explosion prevention according to current regulations.
4. b) Comply with regulations on dispatching and operation of power system, regulations on distribution power system, metering system and other relevant regulations promulgated by competent state agencies.
5. c) Install equipment that can operate remotely in case of emergency related to electrical system security.
6. d) For rooftop solar power systems with an installed capacity of 100 kWp or more, a mini-SCADA system must be installed, a device for collecting data and sharing data, power output parameters, active capacity, reactive power and other technical parameters to the electricity management unit in the locality.

Article 8. Effect

1. This Decision takes effect from …..month ……, 2021.
2. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of agencies attached to the Government, presidents of People’s Committees of provinces and centrally run cities; Heads of agencies, units and organizations related to the development of rooftop solar power plants in Vietnam are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Appendix

PRICE FOR PURCHASING SOLAR POWER OF SMALL ROOTS

(Attached to Decision No.      /2021/QD-TTg dated              2021 of the Prime Minister)

Note: The exchange rate calculated according to the central exchange rate of Vietnam dong to the US dollar announced by the State Bank of Vietnam on December 31, 2020 is 01 USD equal to 23,131 VND.