Vietnam's solar and wind power success: Policy implications for the other ASEAN countries

This study analyzes the factors that have facilitated Vietnam's recent rapid solar and wind power expansion draws policy insights for other member states of Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). A policy-mix analysis focusing on targets, incentive instruments, enabling regulations, implementation is carried out, informed by semi-structured interviews with 20 Vietnamese experts during period January–March 2021. comparative between Vietnam ASEAN countries provides insights. Generous feed-in tariffs are found to been a key driver, income tax land lease payment exemptions also being important. The main barriers include high level uncertainty an underprepared transmission grid. case indicates strong price signal supportive investment environment can pave way uptake. Another lesson early preparation systems electricity needed maximize potential expanding use these technologies.