Managing Renewable Energy In The Context Of Southeast Asia: A Case Study Of Vietnam

Since the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Asia-Pacific region has vigorously developed the renewable energy (RE) sector in Agriculture, Construction, Industry, Transport, and Power to solve climate problems. According to a report by the ADB, Vietnam has the most significant RE growth rate in Southeast Asia, with 16.5 GW in solar PV capacity compared to Thailand (3.2), Malaysia (2.6), and the Philippines (1.4). As of 2021, RE accounted for 11.8% of the country's electricity capacity. Vietnam has become a symbol of Southeast Asia in the transition of RE, serving socioeconomic development and adapting to climate change towards Net Zero. RE development in Vietnam is associated with promulgating many RE policies to turn the potential into reality. However, this overdevelopment creates unaccounted consequences, such as environmental and social impacts and the connection of the national power system. This article presents the issues of RE management in Vietnam over the past ten years. The article includes parts of policies, implementation processes, and environmental and social issues. The article consists of recommendations for further research.