Striving for 10% of agencies and households to install rooftop solar power each year

In response to pressure to secure electricity supply during the hot season and the requirements of green and sustainable development, the People's Committee of Hue City has recently issued a Directive on enhancing electricity conservation and accelerating rooftop solar development. This has been identified as a key solution to reduce pressure on the national power system, enhance on-site energy self-sufficiency, and promote the clean energy transition in the locality.

Currently, in Hue City, many households having installed rooftop solar power systems. Photo: Nguyen Tuan

Accordingly, the city aims to achieve savings of at least 3% of total electricity consumption citywide in 2026. In particular, during the peak hot season from April to July, electricity consumption is targeted to be reduced by at least 10%. Along with this, the city will implement synchronized programs for electricity demand management, load shifting, and demand response  (DSM/DR), limiting localized overload during peak hours.

A notable highlight is the annual target of approximately 10% of agencies and offices and 10% of households in the area installing and using rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption. Priority is given to implementation in administrative agencies, production, commercial, and service establishments, as well as households with suitable roof conditions and significant electricity demand.

In particular, Hue City encourages the installation of rooftop solar power systems combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) to reduce peak-hour demand, enhance the self-sufficiency of local power sources, and limit dependence on the national power grid during power shortages.

Beyond mere encouragement, the city requires departments, agencies, sectors, and the People’s Committees of communes and wards to proactively develop rooftop solar power plans suited to actual conditions, clearly defining targets, roadmaps, and implementation responsibilities.

Rooftop solar power system of a hotel in Hue City. Photo: Nguyen Tuan

According to the Energy Management Department under the Hue City Department of Industry and Trade, the city currently has 600 rooftop solar power systems with a total installed capacity of 65 MW.

Saving electricity must become regular responsibility

Along with the development of rooftop solar power, Hue City requires the decisive implementation of solutions for economical and efficient electricity use across society, from public offices and manufacturing enterprises to commercial and service establishments, as well as individual households.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar power is one of the important solutions contributing to energy security, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fulfilling Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. For localities with favorable solar irradiation conditions, such as Hue, promoting the development of this energy source is even more practically significant.

Translator: Hải Yến