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Calculateur de Batterie Solaire — Vietnam

Stockez le soleil abondant du Vietnam pour une électricité fiable

Electricity price
₫2,000 / kWh
~$0.080 USD (EVN)
Solar irradiance
4.1 kWh/m²/day
South: 5.0+ | North: 3.0+
Grid demand
Rising 10%+/yr
Industrial growth driving tariffs
Avg system cost
$900 - $2,800
EXW reference price

Why go solar + battery in Vietnam?

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, and electricity demand is rising at over 10% per year. EVN tariffs, while still relatively low at ~₫2,000/kWh, have been increasing steadily to fund new power plants and grid upgrades. For homeowners, solar + battery is a way to lock in lower energy costs and gain energy independence.

Vietnam's solar resource varies significantly by region. The south (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta) receives 5.0+ kWh/m²/day — comparable to Thailand — while the north (Hanoi, Haiphong) gets only 3.0-3.5 due to cloudy winters. Battery storage is especially valuable in the north, where winter solar output is low and grid demand peaks.

Key advantage: Vietnam has a thriving rooftop solar market with strong government support (Decision 13/2020 on net metering). While net metering policies have been adjusted, self-consumption solar + battery remains highly viable. Many Vietnamese manufacturers offer competitive equipment prices.

Recommended system size

City Apartment

2-4 kWh
1-2 kW solar
HCMC/Hanoi apartments, 1-2 rooms
Est. $900 - $1,500

Townhouse

5-8 kWh
3-5 kW solar
Typical tube houses, 3-4 floors
Est. $1,500 - $2,500

Villa / Large Home

10-15 kWh
5-8 kW solar
Detached houses, small factories
Est. $2,500 - $5,000

Why Vietnamese are switching

  • ✓ Rising EVN tariffs make solar more attractive every year
  • ✓ Net metering allows excess solar to offset grid consumption
  • ✓ Local manufacturing makes equipment more affordable
  • ✓ Battery backup protects against grid instability and brownouts

Things to consider

  • ⚠ Northern Vietnam's cloudy winters reduce solar output — size for worst month
  • ⚠ Net metering policies have changed — verify current regulations
  • ⚠ Tube house rooftops can be small — measure your available area first
  • ⚠ Installation quality varies — choose certified installers with warranties