Decision No. 2394/QD-BCN On classifying the installed capacity of small and micro hydropower plants for calculating the development planning of renewable energy sources

Decision No. 2394/QD-BCN stipulates the classification of the installed capacity of small and micro hydropower plants for calculating the development planning of renewable energy sources. Installed capacity from 1 MW to 30 MW is considered small hydropower, while below 1 MW is considered micro hydropower.

Document No.2394/QĐ-BCN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byHoàng Trung Hải — Bộ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorIndustry
FieldUncategorized
Issued date01/09/2006
Effective date01/09/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 2394/QD-BCN stipulates the classification of the installed capacity of small and micro hydropower plants for calculating the development planning of renewable energy sources. Installed capacity from 1 MW to 30 MW is considered small hydropower, while below 1 MW is considered micro hydropower.

Scope of application

Agencies, enterprises, and organizations related to the calculation of development planning of renewable energy sources.

Key points

  • Small hydropower: Installed capacity from 1 MW to 30 MW (1 MW ≤ Nlm ≤ 30 MW).
  • Micro hydropower: Installed capacity under 1 MW (Nlm ≤ 1 MW).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To unify regulations in the calculation of development planning of renewable energy sources, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How is the installed capacity of small hydropower defined?

The installed capacity of small hydropower from 1 MW to 30 MW (1 MW ≤ Nlm ≤ 30 MW).

What is the installed capacity of micro hydropower?

Micro hydropower has an installed capacity under 1 MW (Nlm ≤ 1 MW).

What scope does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies uniformly throughout the entire country.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

What should agencies, enterprises do to implement this Decision?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of Bureaus, Economic Groups, State Corporations, agencies, enterprises under the Ministry, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

No.: 2394/QD-BCT
Hanoi, September 1, 2006

DECISION

REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF SMALL AND ULTRA-SMALL HYDROPOWER PLANT CAPACITY IN THE CALCULATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
phát triển các nguồn năng lượng tái sinh

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THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY

On the basis of Decree No. 55/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 28, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry;

Pursuant to the Electricity Law dated December 3, 2004;

At the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department;

DECISION:

Article 1. The following classification of small and ultra-small hydroelectric plant capacity is hereby prescribed:

1. Small hydropower plants: Installed capacity greater than or equal to 1 MW and less than or equal to 30 MW (1 MW ≤ Nlm ≤ 30 MW).

2. Ultra-small hydropower plants: Installed capacity less than 1 MW (Nlm < 1 MW).

Article 2. This regulation shall take effect from the date of signature and be uniformly applied throughout the country for the calculation of renewable energy development planning in national energy balance.

Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Inspectorate, the Departments, the Bureaus, the Economic Groups, the Corporations, the agencies, enterprises under the Ministry, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

THE MINISTER
Hoang Trung Hai
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