Vietnam power storage field prospect analysis

Can pumped storage hydroelectric power improve Vietnam's burgeoning power system?

The ability of pumped storage hydroelectric power (PSP) to supply large amounts of electricity at a moment’s notice provides a strong complement to the natural variability of wind and solar generation, potentially easing the integration of renewables into Vietnam’s burgeoning power system.

What is the current status of Vietnam's power system?

(i)Current status of Vietnam's power system with high RE (solar and wind power) rate, and the capacity of RE projects is greatly fluctuated. (ii) Advantages and disadvantages of operating a power system with a high RE rate. (iii) Demand and necessity of electricity storage in the current and future power system of Vietnam.

Does Vietnam have a power system development plan?

2 This forecast from Vietnam’s current power system development plan (PDP 7, April 2016) is grounded in electricity sales, to which technical losses in distribution, transmission, and auxiliary consumption of power plants were added to derive the total required generation.

What is the backbone of Vietnam's power system?

The backbone of Vietnam's power system is formed by the 220/500 kV transmission network , , and Ninh Thuan also has a HV transmission network that is closely connected and integrated into the national power system of Vietnam , .

Is energy storage system a good investment?

According to international energy experts, when RE electricity rate reachs 15% up, the investment in energy storage system is economically efficient. So, in many countries over the world, the energy storage systems have become the necessary technologies in demand side management, RE and smart grid development.

How many PSP plants can be built in Vietnam?

Given the sizes of PSP candidate projects, this potential could be met by one PSP plant built in the North or South, or by one in each network. The chief purpose of PSP in the Vietnamese context would be to provide reserve capacity.