06:34 | 15/07/2025
With a massive amount of capital required and only 5.5 years remaining until 2030, Vietnam faces significant challenges in implementing the Revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII)—especially as several types of power sources, such as offshore wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and nuclear power, are being developed for the first time in the country. These technologies are new to Vietnam and involve considerable technical, regulatory, and operational uncertainties. Below are some key observations on the challenges of ensuring power source development stays on schedule as outlined in the national roadmap. For in-depth analysis of the proposed nuclear power projects in Ninh Thuan (expected to be operational between 2030–2035), readers may refer to references [1] through [5] at the end of this article.