Many lagoons and lakes are conditions for Hue City to develop renewable energy sources.

Abundant resources

According to Decision No. 768/QD-TTg dated April 15, 2025 of the Prime Minister on approving the adjustment of the National Power Development Plan for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 (adjusted Power Plan VIII), Hue City is allocated a significant capacity for renewable energy sources. Specifically, in the period from 2025 - 2035, Hue City will be supplemented with nearly 2,000 MW of solar power, 100 MW of wind power, nearly 190 MW of rooftop solar power, more than 83 MW of small hydropower, and power sources from biomass and waste. This allocation opens up a large space for the locality to develop clean power projects, contributing to reducing pressure on the national power system and implementing emission reduction commitments.

Since 2025, many large-scale solar power projects have been deployed in the old Phong Hoa commune (now Phong Dinh ward), TTC Group Phong Dien 2 and the two old Dien Mon and Dien Huong communes (now Phong Phu ward); along with the solar power project at Huong Dien hydropower reservoir (Huong Tra ward). At the same time, small hydropower projects utilizing existing reservoirs have also been promoted in Truoi Lake (Loc An commune), Alin B2 (Phong Dien ward), Song Bo and Ta Trach (A Luoi 5 commune).

In the field of wind power, two factories in Phong Dien and Phong Dinh wards with a total capacity of 150 MW are preparing to be deployed. In addition, Hue City has planned biomass power projects in Kim Tra ward and waste-to-energy projects in Thanh Thuy ward that can make good use of local raw materials.

Not only has a clear planning, Hue City also has favorable natural conditions to develop many types of renewable energy. With an average of 1,900 to 2,200 hours of sunshine per year and high radiation intensity, Hue City is suitable for developing solar power on the ground, rooftops and water surfaces. The existing system of irrigation and hydropower reservoirs is a great advantage in implementing small hydropower projects without changing the land use purpose.

Notably, some areas in the north of Hue city center have stable wind potential, suitable for exploiting wind energy on an industrial scale. Focusing on developing the "self-production - self-consumption" model in industrial parks and local commercial establishments is also a suitable direction in the context of increasing electricity demand and export markets increasingly requiring the use of green energy.

The "knots" that need to be untied

To implement planned projects, Hue City is currently facing many difficulties. One of the common obstacles is the complicated administrative procedures, especially for projects using production forest land, rice land, and public land. Supplementing and adjusting land use planning, preparing environmental impact assessment reports or changing land use purposes often takes a lot of time, affecting the progress of calling for investment. In addition, according to current regulations, land use projects must conduct bidding to select investors, requiring synchronous coordination between many functional agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and not delay the implementation process.

Mr. Dang Huu Phuc, Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, said that the city has proactively reviewed and updated renewable energy projects in land use planning, construction planning, urban planning and other specialized technical planning to create a legal basis for investment implementation. The Department is also closely coordinating with relevant units to simplify procedures, remove difficulties, and speed up the implementation of each specific project. The leader of the Department of Industry and Trade affirmed that renewable energy is not only a strategic direction for energy but also contributes to improving the quality of the investment environment, creating new momentum for local socio -economic development.

With a clear orientation, Hue City aims to become a center for renewable energy development in the Central region. The synchronous implementation of large-scale projects will help ensure energy security, reduce dependence on coal power, and promote the development of industries in a green, circular and sustainable direction...

Once legal issues are resolved and projects are implemented effectively, Hue City will become a model in the energy transition process in Vietnam. This will not only be a new growth driver but also realize the country’s commitments in responding to climate change, towards a sustainable development future.

Article and photos: Minh Van

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