HANOI, Vietnam, October 28, 2020 -- Today, during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum being held in Hanoi, Vietnam, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock announced the launch of the Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II). This five-year, $36 million program will accelerate Vietnam’s transition to a clean, secure, and market-driven energy system.

For the past four years, the USAID Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program (V-LEEP) has worked with the Government of Vietnam to develop a Direct Power Purchase Agreement pilot program which will allow businesses to purchase clean power directly from solar and wind generators. It has also supported the Ministry of Industry and Trade to develop Vietnam’s Power Development Plan #8, which is expected to incorporate advanced energy solutions, more diversified sources of renewable energy, and a higher grid penetration to deliver this clean energy. In addition, V-LEEP has worked with government regulators, banks, investors, and private sector developers to facilitate solar investments, resulting in solar energy now making up more than 10 percent of the country’s total generation capacity.

“As USAID V-LEEP comes to a close early next year, USAID/Vietnam remains committed to strengthening partnerships and developing innovative solutions for a clean, affordable energy future for Vietnam, by continuing our support through V-LEEP II,” said Mission Director Yastishock.

USAID V-LEEP II will focus on improving government energy planning practices; increasing competition and private sector involvement in energy service provision; deployment of advanced, clean energy systems; and improving grid planning to incorporate clean energy transmission. It will also help Vietnam attract qualified investors for advanced energy projects and advise private firms to develop high quality and bankable projects.

To view photos of USAID's support to solar development in Vietnam, visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmRFuVkY

For more information on USAID V-LEEP II, visit:https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam/documents/fact-sheet-vietnam-low-emission-energy-program-v-leep-ii