Decree No. 243/2026/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of Decree No. 57/2025/ND-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government on the mechanism for direct electricity purchase and sale between renewable energy power generation units and large electricity consumers, and Decree No. 58/2025/ND-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Electricity Law on the development of renewable energy and new energy electricity.

 

DECREE

Amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government stipulating the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism between renewable energy power generation units and large electricity consumers and

Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government detailing some provisions of the Electricity Law on the development of renewable energy and new energy electricity.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly on mechanisms and policies to address difficulties in national energy development for the period 2026-2030;

 

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

BASED ON THE ELECTRICITY LAW NO. 61/2024/QH15;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government stipulating the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism between renewable energy power generation units and large electricity consumers (Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP) and Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government detailing some provisions of the Electricity Law on the development of renewable energy and new energy electricity (Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP).

At the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

Article 1. Amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP

This Decree provides for the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism between renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, and electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters.

1. Amend and supplement Article 1 as follows:

“Article 1. Scope of Regulation

2. Amending and supplementing Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 2 as follows:

a) Adding Point c after Point b of Clause 1 of this Article as follows:

“c) Electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters.”

b) Amending and supplementing Point b and Point c of Clause 2 of this Article as follows:

“b) Large electricity consumers serving production purposes or large electricity consumers using electricity for data center operations or large electricity consumers using electricity for charging stations or battery swapping stations for electric vehicles for commercial charging services, purchasing electricity from the State Power Corporation, Power Companies, and electricity retailers connected to voltage levels of 22 kV or higher;

c) Electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones).”

3. Amending Clause 3, Clause 5, Clause 6, Clause 11, Clause 17, and adding Clauses 21, 22, and 23 after Clause 20 of Article 3 as follows:

“3. Rooftop solar power is electricity produced from photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electrical energy, installed on the roofs of buildings or structures resembling houses, connected to electrical equipment, and used for power generation.

5. Renewable energy power generation unit is an electricity enterprise owning a power plant or renewable energy source as specified in Clause 14 of Article 4 of the Electricity Law No. 61/2024/QH15.

6. Electricity retailer at various models of zones and clusters is an electricity enterprise licensed to operate in the retail electricity sector within these models of zones and clusters.

11. Dedicated grid is a grid invested in, installed, constructed, and operated to sell electricity directly to large electricity consumers, electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters, including:

a) Overhead transmission lines or underground cables, transformers, and auxiliary equipment interconnected to transmit electricity;

b) Grid connecting rooftop solar power to the point of electricity delivery to the buyer.

17. Excess electricity output is:

a) The portion of electricity output from renewable energy power generation units, including electricity output from renewable energy sources and electricity output from storage systems (if any), fed into the national grid or grids of various models of zones and clusters when not fully sold to large electricity consumers through dedicated grids;

b) The portion of electricity output from renewable energy power generation units, including electricity output from renewable energy sources and electricity output from storage systems (if any), fed into the national grid when not fully sold to electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters through dedicated grids;

c) The portion of electricity output from electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters (in cases where such entities invest in renewable energy sources to sell electricity to large electricity consumers under the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism through dedicated grids), including electricity output from renewable energy sources and electricity output from storage systems (if any), fed into the national grid when not fully sold to large electricity consumers within these models of zones and clusters; determined as the measured output at the point of electricity delivery between electricity retailers at various models of zones and clusters and the State Power Corporation, Power Companies for each billing cycle.

21. Model of zone and cluster is an industrial park, economic zone, export processing zone, industrial cluster, high-tech park, concentrated digital technology park, high-tech agriculture park, urban area, and free trade zone.

22. Anti-export switch device (English name: Zero-Export) is a controllable device designed to allow (off anti-export mode) or prevent (on anti-export mode) the feeding of active power into the grid according to the on/off mechanism. This device can be integrated into an inverter, integrated into monitoring and control equipment, or it can be a standalone device.

23. Data center is a comprehensive information technology infrastructure specially designed to store, process, and analyze large and complex data sets, including servers, storage devices, network connections, auxiliary systems, software ensuring continuous operation and security for large-scale digital applications and services.”

23. A data center is a comprehensive information technology infrastructure designed specifically for storing, processing, and analyzing large and complex data sets, including servers, storage devices, information connection networks, auxiliary systems, software ensuring continuous operation and security for large-scale digital applications and services.

4. Amending and supplementing Article 4 as follows:

“Article 4. Direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms

Direct electricity purchase and sale is an activity of purchasing and selling electricity carried out directly between renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters through the following forms:

1. Direct electricity purchase and sale through a separate grid connection network is an activity of concluding electricity purchase and sale contracts and delivering electricity directly through a separate grid connection network between renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters as prescribed in Chapter II of this Decree, including:

a) Electricity purchase and sale activities between renewable energy power generation units and large electricity consumers;

b) Electricity purchase and sale activities between renewable energy power generation units and retail electricity units in model zones and clusters;

c) Electricity purchase and sale activities between retail electricity units in model zones and clusters and large electricity consumers when these retail electricity units invest in renewable energy power sources to sell electricity directly to large electricity consumers.

2. Direct electricity purchase and sale through the national grid is an activity of concluding electricity purchase and sale contracts and delivering electricity between renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) and related units as prescribed in Chapter III of this Decree, including:

a) Renewable energy power generation units sell all produced electricity on the spot market of the competitive wholesale electricity market;

b) Large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) enter into forward electricity contracts with renewable energy power generation units;

c) Large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) enter into electricity purchase and sale contracts with State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation.

3. Large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters implementing direct electricity purchase and sale according to the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article shall conclude electricity purchase and sale contracts with State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation to purchase electricity to meet their electricity consumption needs in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.”

5. Amend and supplement Article 5 as follows:

a) Amend the name of Article 5 as follows:

“Article 5. General requirements for renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters”;

b) Add the phrase "retail electricity units in model zones and clusters (in cases where such units invest in renewable energy power sources to sell electricity directly to large electricity consumers under the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism through a separate grid connection network)" after the phrase "large electricity consumers" in Clause 1 of Article 5.

c) Amend and supplement Clause 2 of Article 5 as follows:

“2. Large electricity consumers have the responsibility to comply with the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article and the following provisions:

a) At the time of starting to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism (year N):

For large electricity consumers who have been using electricity for 12 months or more: the average monthly electricity consumption over the last 12 months (based on total electricity purchased from one State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters) shall not be lower than the level of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism as stipulated by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

For large electricity consumers who have been using electricity for less than 12 months: the registered electricity consumption calculated based on the expected monthly electricity consumption purchased from one State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters shall not be lower than the level of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism as stipulated by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

b) Participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N+1:

For large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for less than 12 months (as of November 1, year N): they may continue to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N+1.

For large electricity consumers who have participated in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for 12 months or more (as of November 1, year N): they must have an average monthly electricity consumption from November of year N-1 to October of year N (based on total electricity purchased from one State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation, renewable energy power generation units, retail electricity units in model zones and clusters) that is not lower than the level of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism as stipulated by the Minister of Industry and Trade.”

d) Supplement Clause 3 after Clause 2 of Article 5 as follows:

“3. Retail electricity units in model zones and clusters have the responsibility to comply with the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article and the following provisions:

a) At the time of starting to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism (year N):

For retail electricity units in model zones and clusters that have purchased electricity for 12 months or more: the average monthly electricity purchased over the last 12 months (based on total electricity purchased from one State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation) shall not be lower than the level of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism as stipulated by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

For retail electricity units in model zones and clusters that have purchased electricity for less than 12 months: the registered electricity consumption calculated based on the expected monthly electricity consumption purchased from one State-owned Joint Stock Company of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), Electricity Corporation shall not be lower than the level of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism as stipulated by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

b) Participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N+1:

For retail electricity units in model zones and clusters participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for less than 12 months (as of November 1, year N): they may continue to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N+1.

For retail electricity units in zone or cluster models that have participated in the direct power purchase mechanism for at least 12 months (as of November 1, year N): the average monthly electricity purchase volume from November of year N-1 to October of year N (determined based on the total electricity purchased from a Power Corporation Company, Electricity Company, or renewable energy power generation unit) must not be lower than the electricity consumption level of large electricity users participating in the direct power purchase mechanism as prescribed by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

6. Amend and supplement Article 6 as follows:

a) Add the phrase "retail electricity units in zone or cluster models" after the phrase "large electricity users" in the opening paragraph of Clause 1 and Point a of Clause 1 of Article 6;

b) Amend and supplement Point b of Clause 1 of Article 6 as follows:

“b) The electricity price in the power purchase contract shall be negotiated and agreed upon by the seller and buyer.”

c) Amend and supplement Clause 2 of Article 6 as follows:

“2. Except for cases provided for in Clauses 3 and 4 of this Article, the surplus electricity volume and the price for purchasing and selling surplus electricity between renewable energy power generation units, retail electricity units in zone or cluster models (in the case where such units invest in renewable energy sources to sell electricity directly to large electricity users through a dedicated grid connection) and Power Corporation Companies, Electricity Companies shall be agreed upon by the parties but shall not exceed the maximum price of the corresponding tariff framework.”

d) Amend and supplement Clause 3 of Article 6 as follows:

“3. The surplus electricity volume of renewable energy power generation units, retail electricity units in zone or cluster models (in the case where such units invest in rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to sell electricity directly to large electricity users through a dedicated grid connection) shall not exceed 50% of the actual generated electricity volume. The price for purchasing and selling surplus electricity shall be the average electricity market price of the previous year published by the system operator and electricity market, but shall not exceed the maximum price of the corresponding tariff framework for ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems.””;

đ) Amend and supplement Clause 4 of Article 6 as follows:

“4. In the case where a renewable energy power generation unit invests in and installs rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to sell electricity directly to large electricity users within zone or cluster models and sells surplus electricity to retail electricity units in zone or cluster models, the surplus electricity volume and the price for purchasing and selling surplus electricity shall be negotiated and agreed upon by both parties.”

7. Supplement Point đ after Point d of Clause 1 of Article 7 as follows:

“đ) Invest in and equip metering devices, reverse power generation switching equipment (if any), data collection, monitoring, and control means.”

8. Supplement Clause 3 after Clause 2 of Article 7 as follows:

“3. Renewable energy power generation units investing in and installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to sell electricity directly to large electricity users are not required to go through the registration process for developing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems.”

9. Supplement Article 8a after Article 8 as follows:

“Article 8a. Responsibilities of Retail Electricity Suppliers in Zone and Cluster Models

1. Retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of Article 63 of the Electricity Law and the following regulations:

a) Creating favorable conditions for large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models to invest in and install renewable energy power generation units to directly sell electricity through a dedicated grid connection to large electricity consumers participating in direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms in accordance with the law;

b) Adhering to the regulations on system dispatching, operation of the national electricity system, transmission and distribution networks, and metering of electric energy issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade;

c) Being responsible for managing, monitoring, guiding, and inspecting the implementation of direct electricity purchases within their management area to ensure compliance with national technical standards for electrical safety; adhering to regulations on protecting power facilities and ensuring safety in the electricity sector. In case of violations being detected, they must report to the competent authority for inspection and handling in accordance with the regulations;

d) Agreeing and coordinating to amend existing power purchase contracts with the State Power Corporation and Electricity Companies to purchase electricity to meet the electricity usage needs of consumers in these zone and cluster models.

2. In cases where large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models notify retail electricity suppliers in these models in writing about their intention to directly purchase electricity through a dedicated grid connection from renewable energy power generation units, within seven days, retail electricity suppliers in these models shall be responsible for agreeing and coordinating with large electricity consumers regarding:

a) Amending existing power purchase contracts;

b) Monthly grid usage fees within the scope of zone and cluster models based on the actual monthly electricity purchased through direct power purchase contracts of large electricity consumers and the difference between the selling price of electricity to retail electricity suppliers and the retail selling price of electricity to large electricity consumers according to current electricity pricing regulations;

c) Connection plans from the renewable energy source of the renewable energy power generation unit.

3. In cases where retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models directly purchase electricity from renewable energy power generation units, such retail electricity suppliers shall be responsible for negotiating and implementing the allocation of electricity generated from renewable energy sources to large electricity consumers in these zone and cluster models who have a need to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources. The allocation of electricity must ensure that the total allocated electricity does not exceed the amount of electricity purchased from the renewable energy power generation unit.

4. In addition to the responsibilities stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models that invest in renewable energy power generation units to sell electricity directly to large electricity consumers through a dedicated grid connection shall fulfill the responsibilities of renewable energy power generation units as prescribed in Article 7 of this Decree.

10. Amend and supplement Article 14 as follows:

a) Replacing the phrase "or authorized retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models" with "retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in Clause 1 and the opening paragraph of Clause 2 of this Article;

b) Replacing the phrase "(or retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models)" with "retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in the opening paragraph of Clause 3 and Point a of Clause 3 of this Article;

c) Amending and supplementing Point b of Clause 3 of this Article as follows:

“b) The portion of electricity consumption of large electricity consumers that differs from the electricity purchased from renewable energy power generation units, converted to the delivery point, will be settled at the retail electricity price applicable to the corresponding consumer group based on the purpose of use, voltage level, and time of day according to the Electricity Pricing Regulations issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade. The portion of electricity consumption of retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) that differs from the electricity purchased from renewable energy power generation units will be settled at the wholesale electricity price according to the Electricity Pricing Regulations issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade.”

11. Replacing the phrase "or authorized retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models" with "retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in Article 15.

12. Amending and supplementing Article 16 as follows:

a) Replacing the phrase "or authorized retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models" with "retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in Article 16;

b) Amending and supplementing the definition of QKH(i), QKHhc(i), Qm(i) in Article 16 as follows:

“QKH(i): Actual electricity consumption of large electricity consumers or electricity purchased by retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) in cycle i (kWh); : Adjusted electricity consumption of large electricity consumers or electricity purchased by retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) in trading cycle i (kWh), determined as follows:

Article 24KHhc(i)= MIN (Q ; Q

Article 24KHhc(i) )KH(i)Where Qm(i))

is the actual generated electricity of the renewable energy power generation unit converted to the delivery point of large electricity consumers or retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), determined as follows:"m(i) refers to the actual output of renewable energy power generation units converted to the point of electricity delivery to large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in zone or cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), determined as follows:

13. Amending and supplementing Article 17 as follows:

a) Replacing the phrase "or authorized retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models" with "retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in Article 17;

b) Adding Clause 5 after Clause 4 of Article 17 as follows:

“5. In cases where retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) enter into forward electricity contracts with renewable energy power generation units and sell electricity to large electricity consumers in these models:"

a) The retail electricity units in these zone and cluster models shall be responsible for negotiating and implementing the allocation of electricity generation from renewable energy sources (converted at the delivery point) to large electricity consumers in these zone and cluster models who have a need to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources;

b) The allocation of electricity generation as stipulated in point a of this clause must ensure that the total allocated electricity generation does not exceed the amount of electricity generation that the renewable energy power generation unit has agreed upon in the long-term electricity contract with the retail electricity units in these zone and cluster models.”

14. Replace the phrase "or authorized retail electricity units in zone and cluster models" with "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones)" in Article 18.

15. Amend and supplement Article 19 as follows:

a) Add the phrase "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones)" after the phrase "large electricity consumers" in points b, c, and d of Clause 2 of this Article;

b) Amend and supplement Clause 4 of Article 19 as follows:

“4. Before March 20th of year N, submit information on the system service usage cost per unit of electricity (CDPPAđv) and the imbalance settlement cost per unit of electricity (PCL) for the past five years to the System Operator and Electricity Market for publication on the Electricity Market’s website”.

16. Amend and supplement Article 20 as follows:

a) Add the phrase "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones)" after the phrase "large electricity consumers" in Clauses 1, 3, and 4 of this Article;

b) Amend and supplement Clause 6 of this Article as follows:

“6. Before November 15th of year N, based on the list of large electricity consumers, the retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones) that do not meet the conditions to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for year N+1 sent by the Vietnam Power Corporation and the Electricity Company, the System Operator and Electricity Market will compile the list and report it to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.”;

c) Amend and supplement Clause 7 of this Article as follows:

“7. Before November 30th of year N, publish the list of large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones) that do not meet the conditions to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism through the national grid for year N+1.”.

17. Amend and supplement Article 21 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement Clause 4 of this Article as follows:

“4. Sign electricity purchase and sale contracts on the electricity market with the Vietnam Electricity Group (or authorized units); sign long-term electricity contracts with large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones).”;

b) Amend and supplement Clause 5 of this Article as follows:

“5. Agree on the percentage of electricity generation that the renewable energy power generation unit allocates to large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones) according to the principles set forth in Article 26 of this Decree.”.

18. Amend and supplement Article 22 as follows:

a) Replace the phrase "(or authorized retail electricity units in zone and cluster models)" with "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones)" in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article;

b) Amend and supplement Clause 3 of this Article as follows:

“3. Before November 10th of year N, review and prepare a list of large electricity consumers, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones) (within the scope of management) that do not meet the conditions to participate in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for year N+1, and submit it to the System Operator and Electricity Market.”;

c) Amend and supplement Clause 4 of this Article as follows:

“4. Before November 15th of year N, report to the Vietnam Electricity Group the loss rate of electricity on distribution networks at voltage levels from 22 kV to below 110 kV and 110 kV and above for year N-2 of the Power Corporation.”;

d) Add the phrase "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban zones and free trade zones)" after the phrase "large electricity consumers" in Clause 5 of this Article.

19. Amend and supplement Article 23 as follows:

“Article 23. Responsibilities of Retail Electricity Units in Zone and Cluster Models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)

1. In the case where retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) purchase electricity directly from renewable energy power generation units, the retail electricity unit shall be responsible for:

a) Negotiating and concluding medium-term electricity supply contracts with renewable energy power generation units, wherein the ratio of renewable energy electricity production to be allocated according to the principles stipulated in Article 26 of this Decree shall be agreed upon and unified;

b) Agreeing and unifying the amendment of existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies to ensure the electricity demand from renewable energy sources of large electricity consumers and the electricity demand of other customers within these zone and cluster models;

c) Agreeing and implementing the allocation of electricity production from renewable energy sources to large electricity consumers within these zone and cluster models that have a need to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources. The allocation of electricity production must ensure that the total amount of allocated electricity does not exceed the amount of electricity purchased by the retail electricity unit from the renewable energy power generation unit.

2. In the case where they are authorized by large electricity consumers to participate in direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) shall be responsible for:

a) Negotiating and concluding medium-term electricity supply contracts with renewable energy power generation units, and electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies in accordance with the provisions of this Decree;

b) Agreeing and unifying the amendment of existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with large electricity consumers within the scope of zones and clusters within thirty days from the date of receipt of the request letter and related documents under the law to ensure the provision of electricity production according to the needs of these large electricity consumers; agreeing and unifying the monthly grid usage fee for these large electricity consumers based on their actual monthly electricity consumption and the difference between the electricity selling price to the retail electricity unit and the retail electricity selling price to these large electricity consumers according to current electricity pricing regulations; agreeing and unifying with large electricity consumers about any additional costs arising from medium-term electricity supply contracts signed with renewable energy power generation units and electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies;

c) Agreeing and amending existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies to ensure the electricity demand of other customers within these zone and cluster models.

3. In the case where large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models notify in writing of signing direct electricity purchase and sale contracts with renewable energy power generation units and request cooperation to implement direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms, within thirty days from the date of receipt of the request, retail electricity units in these zone and cluster models shall be responsible for:

a) Agreeing and unifying with large electricity consumers regarding the termination of existing electricity purchase and sale contracts between both parties;

b) Agreeing and unifying the amendment of existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies to ensure the electricity demand of other customers within these zone and cluster models;

c) Agreeing and unifying the monthly grid usage fee within the scope of these zone and cluster models based on the actual monthly electricity purchased through direct electricity purchase and sale contracts of large electricity consumers and the difference between the electricity selling price to the retail electricity unit and the retail electricity selling price to these large electricity consumers according to current electricity pricing regulations.

4. During the process of participating in direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms, in the event that information as prescribed in Article 26 of this Decree changes, retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) shall be responsible for notifying in writing the System Operator and Electricity Market, the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam, and Power Companies.

5. Providing information on implementation status, issues arising, and difficulties encountered during the implementation process as required by competent authorities.”

20. Amend and supplement Article 24 as follows:

a) Delete the phrase "or retail electricity units in zone and cluster models authorized" in Clause 1 of this Article.

b) Amend and supplement Clause 3 of this Article as follows:

“3. Large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models purchasing electricity from the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of Clause 2 of this Article and the following provisions:

a) Unifying with retail electricity units in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) to amend or terminate existing electricity purchase and sale contracts to ensure the provision of electricity production according to the needs of large electricity consumers as stipulated in Article 23 of this Decree;

b) Unifying with retail electricity units in zone and cluster models about: grid usage fees within the scope of zone and cluster models, any additional costs arising from medium-term electricity supply contracts signed with renewable energy power generation units and electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam and Power Companies as prescribed in this Decree.”

c) Amend and supplement Clause 4 of this Article as follows:

“4. During the process of participating in direct electricity purchase and sale mechanisms, in the event that information as prescribed in Article 26 of this Decree changes, large electricity consumers shall be responsible for notifying in writing the System Operator and Electricity Market, the Electricity Corporation of Vietnam, and Power Companies.”

21. Supplement the phrase "retail electricity units in zone and cluster models" after the phrase "large electricity consumers" in Article 25.

22. Amend and supplement Article 26 as follows:

“Article 26. Procedure for Participating in Direct Electricity Trading through the National Grid

1. Representative Unit and Method of Submitting Application Documents

a) Large electricity consumers, retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) and unified renewable energy power generation units shall entrust a representative unit in accordance with the law to submit registration application documents to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism to the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market.

b) The registration application documents shall be submitted through the online service portal of the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market or via postal services.

2. The set of contracts when participating in the direct electricity trading mechanism through the national grid shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of this Decree. The effective date of the direct electricity purchase and sale contract set shall be determined by mutual agreement among the parties; the implementation time of the direct electricity trading mechanism shall start from the date the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market officially announce the participation of the parties in the direct electricity trading mechanism.

3. Registration Application Documents for Participating in the Direct Electricity Trading Mechanism through the National Grid

The representative unit shall submit the registration application documents to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism to the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market, including the following documents:

a) A request letter to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism;

b) A full copy of the contract set as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article;

c) Information on renewable energy power generation units, large electricity consumers, and retail electricity suppliers within the zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), including: location, capacity, load, measurement infrastructure, and connection facilities serving market participation;

d) Registration application documents for participating in the competitive wholesale electricity market of renewable energy power generation units according to the Provisions on the Operation of the Competitive Wholesale Electricity Market issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade;

đ) A document agreeing on the proportion of electricity production allocated by renewable energy power generation units to large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) not exceeding 100% in the case where one renewable energy power generation unit signs a term electricity contract with one large electricity consumer or one retail electricity supplier in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones). In the case where one renewable energy power generation unit signs term electricity contracts with multiple large electricity consumers and multiple retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), the total proportion of electricity production allocated by the renewable energy power generation unit to large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) shall not exceed 100%;

e) A document confirming the completion of technical conditions and the installation of measurement infrastructure and information technology equipment in accordance with regulations;

g) A document agreeing on the responsibility of the Electricity Corporation Company and Power Company to install meters for large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) participating in direct electricity trading that meet the technical requirements stipulated in regulations;

h) In the case where large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) terminate their contracts with retail electricity suppliers in these models to directly purchase electricity from renewable energy power generation units and the Electricity Corporation Company and Power Company: including agreements on the expected termination of existing electricity purchase and sale contracts between large electricity consumers in zone and cluster models and retail electricity suppliers in these models, agreements on grid usage fees within zone and cluster models;

i) In the case where large electricity consumers authorize retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism: including agreements on modifying existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with large electricity consumers; modified electricity purchase and sale contracts between retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models and the Electricity Corporation Company and Power Company; agreements on grid usage fees within zone and cluster models; agreements on additional costs arising from term electricity contracts signed with renewable energy power generation units and electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation Company and Power Company;

k) In the case where retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) directly purchase electricity from renewable energy power generation units: including modified existing electricity purchase and sale contracts with the Electricity Corporation Company and Power Company (to ensure the electricity demand from renewable energy sources for large electricity consumers and the remaining customers in these zone and cluster models); agreements on allocating electricity production from renewable energy sources to large electricity consumers in these zone and cluster models who wish to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources.

4. Receiving and Processing Registration Application Documents

Within five working days from the date of receipt of the registration application documents to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism as stipulated in Clauses 2 and 3 of this Article, the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market shall have the responsibility to:

a) Check the completeness and validity of the registration application documents to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism;

b) Review the compliance with the proportion of electricity production allocated by renewable energy power generation units to large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones). If non-compliance is found, the System Operation Unit and Electricity Market shall issue a guidance document for the representative unit to resubmit the registration application documents to participate in the direct electricity trading mechanism, agreeing on the proportion of electricity production allocated by renewable energy power generation units to large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) in accordance with the principle stipulated in Point đ Clause 3 of this Article.

c) In case the application for participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism is complete and valid, the System Operator and Electricity Market shall conduct verification, compile information, report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and issue a formal notification regarding the official date of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism through the national power grid, and send it to Vietnam Electricity Corporation, Electricity Corporation, Power Generation Units, large electricity consumers, and retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones).

5. During the period from the submission of the application until the official announcement of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism through the national power grid by the System Operator and Electricity Market, Vietnam Electricity Corporation, Electricity Corporation, Power Generation Units, and related entities shall cooperate to ensure continuous metering, delivery, and payment of electricity to renewable power generation units, large electricity consumers, and retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) according to the current trading mechanisms, in compliance with the Electricity Law and regulations governing the operation of the electricity market.

23. Amend and supplement Article 27 as follows:

“Article 27. Suspension, Termination, and Restoration of Participation in the Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale Mechanism

1. Suspension of Participation in the Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale Mechanism

a) Suspend participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for large electricity consumers, retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), and renewable power generation units in cases where one of the contracts under the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism is suspended or expires, affecting the interests of the parties involved; there is abuse of the mechanism and policies for personal gain; large electricity consumers who have participated in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N do not meet the conditions for participation in year N+1 as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree; retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) who have participated in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism in year N do not meet the conditions for participation in year N+1 as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Payment in the event of suspension of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism: Large electricity consumers shall pay according to the retail electricity tariff issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade; retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) shall pay according to the current electricity tariff; in the case where the long-term electricity supply contract with large electricity consumers and retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) is suspended or expires, the price of electricity purchased from renewable power generation units shall be determined based on the average electricity market price of the previous year announced by the System Operator and Electricity Market and shall not exceed the maximum price ceiling of the corresponding power generation tariff framework issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. Suspension of the Spot Electricity Market

a) The electricity price paid to renewable power generation units and the reference price in the long-term electricity supply contract shall be determined based on the spot electricity market price during the corresponding cycles of the day in the most recent week when the spot electricity market was still operational;

b) Contracts as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree shall continue to be implemented according to the agreements already signed.

3. Termination of Participation in the Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale Mechanism

a) The parties terminate participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism when one of the following situations occurs: voluntary termination at the request of the participating parties; abuse of the mechanism and policies for personal gain with consequences that cannot be remedied. Upon termination of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism, large electricity consumers, retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), Electricity Corporation, and Power Generation Units shall be responsible for negotiating and signing electricity purchase and sale contracts according to current regulations;

b) Within twelve months from the date of termination of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism by large electricity consumers, retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones), Vietnam Electricity Corporation and renewable power generation units shall continue to implement spot market electricity purchase and sale contracts and shall be responsible for completing negotiations and signing electricity purchase and sale contracts according to current regulations, ensuring stable power system supply, uninterrupted operation, and mobilization of renewable energy sources. The electricity purchase price during this period shall be determined based on the average electricity market price of the previous year announced by the System Operator and Electricity Market and shall not exceed the maximum price ceiling of the corresponding power generation tariff framework issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

4. Restoration of Participation in the Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale Mechanism

a) The parties restore participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism when one of the following situations occurs: restoration of the spot electricity market, violations have been remedied, and the competent authority has made a decision to restore participation;

b) In the event of restoration of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism, the relevant units shall continue to implement the agreements in the signed electricity purchase and sale contracts.

5. Authority in Matters of Suspension, Termination, and Restoration of Participation in the Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale Mechanism

a) The Minister of Industry and Trade shall provide comments on the suspension and restoration of participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism for renewable power generation units, large electricity consumers, and retail electricity suppliers in various models of zones and clusters (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) based on reports and recommendations from the System Operator and Electricity Market or other relevant agencies and organizations.

b) The Minister of Industry and Trade decides to terminate the participation in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism of Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Large Electricity Consumers, and Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) after soliciting written opinions from relevant agencies.

24. Amend and supplement Article 28 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement some contents of Point a Clause 1 of this Article as follows:

"Reporting subjects: Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models participating in direct electricity purchase and sale through separate grid connections;"

Receiving agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade, Provincial People's Committee, State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company (only receive reports of Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models within their jurisdiction);"

b) Add Point a1 after Point a Clause 1 of this Article as follows:

"a1) Report on the results of direct electricity purchase and sale through separate grid connections for month M-1 according to Model No. 05 Appendix V issued together with this Decree as follows:

Report name: Report on the results of direct electricity purchase and sale of the previous month;

Content of report: Total number of Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism; information about contractual parties (buyer, seller); electricity volume purchased and sold in the month; cost of direct electricity purchase in the month; connection voltage level of rooftop solar power; difficulties, obstacles, and proposed solutions (if any);

Reporting subject: State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company;

Receiving agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Method of submitting report: By email or postal service;

Deadline for submission: Before the 20th day of month M;

Frequency of submission: Monthly."

c) Amend and supplement some contents of Point b Clause 1 of this Article as follows:

"Reporting subjects: State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company, Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models participating in direct electricity purchase and sale through separate grid connections;

Receiving agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade (only receives reports of State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company), Provincial People's Committee (only receives reports of Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models within their jurisdiction);

Deadline for submission: Before December 15 of year N;"

d) Amend and supplement some contents of Point a Clause 2 of this Article as follows:

"Content of report: Total number of Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism; information about contractual parties (buyer, seller); electricity volume purchased and sold in the month; cost of direct electricity purchase in the month; difficulties, obstacles, and proposed solutions (if any);

Reporting subject: System and Market Operation Units, State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones);

Receiving agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade (only receives reports of System and Market Operation Units, State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company), Provincial People's Committee (only receives reports of Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) within their jurisdiction);"

đ) Amend and supplement some contents of Point b Clause 2 of this Article as follows:

"Content of report: Total number of Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) participating in the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism; information about Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Large Electricity Consumers, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones); electricity volume purchased and sold in the year; cost of direct electricity purchase in the year; difficulties, obstacles, and proposed solutions (if any);

Reporting subject: Vietnam Electricity Group; System and Market Operation Units, State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company, Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones);

Receiving agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade (only receives reports of System and Market Operation Units, State Grid Corporation, Electricity Company), Provincial People's Committee (only receives reports of Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones) within their jurisdiction);

Deadline for submission: Before December 15 of year N;"

25. Add the phrase "Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" after the phrase "Large Electricity Consumers" in the name of Section 2 Chapter 3.

26. Replace the phrase "or Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models authorized" with the phrase "Retail Electricity Suppliers in zone and cluster models (excluding urban areas and free trade zones)" in the name of Section 3 Chapter 3.

27. Replace Appendix IV and Models No. 01, No. 02, No. 03, No. 04 of Appendix V and add Model No. 1A after Model No. 01 of Appendix V issued together with Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government stipulating the direct electricity purchase and sale mechanism between Renewable Energy Power Generation Units and Large Electricity Consumers.

28. Repeal Clause 3 of Article 31.

Article 2. Amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP

1. AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE 3 AS FOLLOWS:

“Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms are understood as follows:

1. The seller of excess electricity is an organization or individual owning self-generated power sources for self-consumption, or an organization or individual assuming the rights and obligations of such organizations or individuals as prescribed by law.

2. The buyer of excess electricity is an electricity unit belonging to one of the following entities:

a) A subsidiary of the Vietnam Electricity Corporation under the Vietnam Electricity Group;

b) An entity directly subordinate to the Vietnam Electricity Corporation under the Vietnam Electricity Group;

c) An entity owning its own distribution network as provided for in Clause 7 of this Article.

3. Connecting to the national power grid means connecting electricity as follows:

a) Direct connection between the load or power source of an organization or individual with the national power grid (hereinafter referred to as direct connection to the national power grid);

b) Connection between the load or power source of an organization or individual with the distribution network of an entity owning its own distribution network, and the distribution network of such an entity directly connected to the national power grid (hereinafter referred to as connection to the national power grid through the distribution network of an entity owning its own distribution network).

4. Rooftop solar power is electricity produced from photovoltaic panels that convert solar energy into electrical energy, installed on the roof of a construction project which is a house or has a structure resembling a house, connected to electrical equipment and serving for power generation.

5. Excess electricity production is the amount of electricity produced from renewable energy or new energy sources in the form of self-generation and self-consumption but not fully utilized for the load and fed into the distribution network owned by the buyer of excess electricity.

6. Reverse power feed-off switch (English name: Zero-Export) is a controllable device designed to allow (off-feed mode) or prevent (on-feed mode) the feeding of active power into the grid according to an on/off mechanism. This device can be integrated into an inverter or incorporated into monitoring and control devices or it can be an independent device.

7. An entity owning its own distribution network is an electricity unit licensed to operate in the distribution or retail sector, having ownership or lawful usage rights over a distribution network through which self-generated power sources for self-consumption are connected to the national power grid.

8. Zone or cluster model refers to industrial zones, economic zones, export processing zones, industrial clusters, high-tech zones, concentrated digital technology zones, high-tech agricultural zones, urban zones, and free trade zones where rooftop solar power for self-generation and self-consumption is developed.

2. Amending and supplementing Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 7 as follows:

a) The owner of a renewable energy or new energy power plant approved or decided on investment orientation by the People's Committee Chairman of the province shall report the data specified in Clause 1 of this Article to the provincial People's Committee before December 10 each year; the provincial People's Committee is responsible for compiling and reporting to the Ministry of Industry and Trade before December 15 each year; the reported data must ensure continuity in time between reporting periods;

b) The owner of a renewable energy or new energy power plant approved or decided on investment orientation by the National Assembly or the Prime Minister shall report the data specified in Clause 1 of this Article to the Ministry of Industry and Trade before December 10 each year; the reported data must ensure continuity in time between reporting periods;

c) The reports specified in points a and b of this clause shall be sent in the form of electronic messages in accordance with the law on electronic transactions or in paper form.

3. Utilization and exploitation of data:

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the provincial People's Committees shall compile and retain the data reported by the owners of power plants in accordance with Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article for assessing the potential for developing renewable energy and new energy; providing data for basic investigations as stipulated in Article 21 of the Electricity Law; serving calculations, forecasting power sources, operating the power system, and other purposes as prescribed by law.

3. Amend and supplement Article 9 as follows:

“      Article 9. Investment projects for renewable energy electricity and new energy electricity under the Prime Minister's authority to approve investment orientation pursuant to Clause 19, Article 24 of the Investment Law.

The Prime Minister shall approve the investment orientation for renewable energy electricity projects and new energy electricity projects that request the State to allocate marine areas but are not within the authority of the People's Committee Chairman at the provincial level to approve investment orientation as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 25 of the Investment Law.”

4. Amend and supplement some contents of Article 10 as follows:

a) Amend the name of Article 10 as follows:

“Article 10. General provisions on the development of self-produced and self-consumed electricity”.

b) Amend and supplement Clause 5 of Article 10 as follows:

a) Self-produced and self-consumed power sources must be operated to ensure the safety of the national power grid and be mobilized equally with other renewable energy and new energy power sources of the same type;

b) For power sources connected to the national power grid at medium voltage and above and selling excess power to the national power grid, organizations and individuals developing power sources are responsible for equipping connection devices, means with the system for data collection, monitoring, and control of the Dispatching Authority according to technical requirements published publicly on the website of Vietnam Electricity Corporation and agree with the Power Excess Buyer on installing two-way metering equipment as prescribed;

c) For power sources connected to the national power grid at medium voltage and above without selling excess power, organizations and individuals developing power sources are responsible for equipping reverse power generation switching devices. Reverse power generation switching devices must operate regularly in the off state (allowing active power injection into the grid) and can be switched on (not injecting active power into the grid) upon the Dispatching Authority's requirement to ensure grid safety when necessary;

d) For power sources connected to the national power grid at low voltage, organizations and individuals developing power sources are not required to equip devices and means specified in points b and c of this clause. In cases where excess power is sold, organizations and individuals agree with the Power Excess Buyer on installing two-way metering equipment as prescribed;

đ) In cases where power sources are connected to the national power grid through the private distribution network of the Distribution Network Owner without a dispatching unit, operational requirements are limited to ensuring the safety of the Distribution Network Owner's managed distribution network;

e) The connection voltage level of power sources with the national power grid is determined at the point of interconnection between the load or power source of organizations and individuals and the national power grid in cases of direct connection to the national power grid; or it is determined at the highest voltage level point of interconnection between the load, power source, and private distribution network of organizations and individuals and the Distribution Network Owner's distribution network in cases of connection to the national power grid through the Distribution Network Owner's distribution network;

g) Organizations and individuals specified in points b, c, d, and đ of this clause must comply with dispatching and control orders from the Dispatching Authorities with control rights;

h) In case of situations threatening the ability to ensure power supply, the Dispatching Authority with control rights may decide to mobilize or stop, reduce the power generation capacity injected into the grid from power sources connected to the national power grid at medium voltage and above to ensure power supply safety and security.”.

5. Amend and supplement Article 11 as follows:

1. The scale of capacity for developing self-generated and self-consumed power sources shall be implemented according to the power development plan, the implementation plan of the power development plan, and the power distribution network development scheme in the provincial planning, except for the capacity of power sources specified in points a and b of Clause 5, Article 10 of the Electricity Law.

2. Organizations and individuals developing self-generated and self-consumed power sources are responsible for calculating and determining the installed capacity according to the provisions of Clause 3 of this Article and in accordance with their electricity demand. It is encouraged for organizations and individuals to install appropriate electricity storage systems in line with the scale of power sources and their electricity demand.

3. The installed capacity of self-generated and self-consumed power sources of organizations and individuals as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article shall not exceed the capacity Pmax calculated according to the following formula:

a) For organizations and individuals using single-phase metering devices:

"5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:_max=The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade._dđmax × I_dđmax×k_of

Where:

The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade.dđmax is the highest rated voltage of the metering device (recorded on the meter label) is the highest rated current of the metering device (recorded on the meter label);;

Idđmax is the multiplier calculated according to the following formula:= k

kof is the current transformer ratio, equal to the ratio between the primary rated current (I

kof 1dđI x kThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Where:

kI ) of the current transformer and the secondary rated current (I2dđ) of the current transformer, calculated according to the following formula: k= I/II . In case there is no current transformer installed, k2dđis the potential transformer ratio, equal to the ratio between the primary rated voltage (U= I) of the potential transformer and the secondary rated voltage (UI = 1;

kThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. ) of the potential transformer, calculated according to the following formula: k2dđ= U= I/UThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. . In case there is no potential transformer installed, k2dđb) For organizations and individuals using three-phase metering devices:= Ic) In cases where self-generated and self-consumed power sources are developed without being connected to the national power grid, organizations and individuals are responsible for calculating and determining the installed capacity in line with their electricity demand.The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. = 1;

b) For organizations and individuals using three-phase metering devices:

"5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:_max=√3The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade._dđmax × I_dđmax×k_of

Where:

The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade.dđmax is the highest rated voltage of the metering device (recorded on the meter label) is the highest rated current of the metering device (recorded on the meter label);;

Idđmax is the multiplier calculated according to the following formula:= k

kof is the current transformer ratio, equal to the ratio between the primary rated current (I

kof 1dđI x kThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Where:

kI ) of the current transformer and the secondary rated current (I2dđ) of the current transformer, calculated according to the following formula: k= I/II . In case there is no current transformer installed, k2dđis the potential transformer ratio, equal to the ratio between the primary rated voltage (U= I) of the potential transformer and the secondary rated voltage (UI = 1;

kThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. ) of the potential transformer, calculated according to the following formula: k2dđ= U= I/UThe decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. . In case there is no potential transformer installed, k2dđb) For organizations and individuals using three-phase metering devices:= Ic) In cases where self-generated and self-consumed power sources are developed without being connected to the national power grid, organizations and individuals are responsible for calculating and determining the installed capacity in line with their electricity demand.The decision to switch the issuance of coats, overcoats, windbreakers, and down jackets to other uniforms for civil servants working at the National Market Management and Development Agency is decided by the Minister of Industry and Trade. = 1;

6. Amend and supplement some clauses and points of Article 12 as follows:

“a) Except for rooftop solar power sources that are self-generated and self-consumed, before investing in construction and installation of power sources, organizations and individuals have the obligation to notify the People's Committee of the province about the following information: Name of organization or individual; type of power source, capacity scale; purpose, location, start date, completion date of installation of the power source. The People's Committee of the province has the responsibility to compile and report annually to the Ministry of Industry and Trade;”

a) Amend and supplement point a, Clause 1 as follows:

“2. For power sources connected to the national power grid and not selling surplus electricity, organizations and individuals investing in developing power sources shall comply with the provisions of point a and point b of Clause 1 of this Article and the following provisions:

b) Amend and supplement Clause 2 as follows:

b) In cases where there is already a connection point with the national power grid for electricity trading purposes, organizations and individuals are responsible for notifying the Power Grid Management Unit in writing about the anticipated changes (if any) related to the Connection Agreement, Power Purchase Contract signed and requesting amendments and supplements before investing in construction and installation of power sources. The Power Grid Management Unit is responsible for reviewing, guiding organizations and individuals to amend and supplement the Connection Agreement, Power Purchase Contract according to the laws on electricity within five working days from the date of receipt of the notification. In cases where difficulties arise during implementation that exceed the authority to resolve, all parties shall report to the People's Committee of the province for guidance according to regulations.

In cases where there is no connection point with the national power grid, organizations and individuals must enter into a Connection Agreement with the Power Grid Management Unit according to the regulations of the Minister of Industry and Trade on transmission and distribution systems and electricity metering;

c) Depending on the scale of power development and connection voltage level, organizations and individuals must comply with technical requirements, control, monitoring, and protection provisions stipulated in this Decree and the regulations of the Minister of Industry and Trade on transmission and distribution systems and electricity metering.”

c) Amend and supplement the beginning of Clause 3 as follows:

“3. For power sources selling surplus electricity into the national power grid, organizations and individuals shall comply with the provisions of point a and point b of Clause 1; point b and point c of Clause 2 of this Article and the following provisions:”

d) Supplement point d after point c of Clause 4 as follows:

“d) The Power Purchase Contract for surplus electricity shall be agreed upon and signed by the parties, ensuring compliance with the laws on electricity and relevant laws.”

d) The surplus electricity purchase and sale contract shall be agreed upon and signed by the parties, ensuring compliance with laws on electricity and related laws.

7. Amend and supplement Article 13 as follows:

1. A construction project is a building or has a structure resembling a building that complies with regulations on electrical safety and fire prevention and firefighting, and installs solar power on the roof for self-production and self-consumption.

2. Households using individual residential buildings to install rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption, connected to the national electricity grid at low voltage level and selling excess electricity, are exempted from or do not need to adjust their Business Registration Certificate.

3. Construction projects that are buildings or have structures resembling buildings, complying with regulations on electrical safety and fire prevention and firefighting, installing solar power on the surface covering the project for self-production and self-consumption, shall be subject to the provisions of this Decree similar to rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption.

4. Solar power installed for self-production and self-consumption on construction projects using land for multiple purposes according to laws on land may sell excess electricity in accordance with point b, Clause 1, Article 10 of this Decree and shall be subject to other provisions of this Decree similar to rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption.

5. The capacity of rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption under this Decree is determined based on the capacity at the inverter.

8. Amend and supplement Article 14 as follows:

1. Solar power installed on rooftops for self-production and self-consumption that can sell excess electricity according to this Decree includes:

a) Rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption of households using individual residential buildings;

b) Rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption connected to the national electricity grid at low voltage level;

c) Rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption installed in mountainous, border, and island areas with power grids but not yet connected to the national electricity grid;

d) Rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption installed in construction projects that are state assets. The buying and selling of excess electricity from this source must comply with the provisions of this Decree, laws on the management and use of state assets, relevant laws, and be appropriate to the functions and tasks of the seller of excess electricity;

đ) Other rooftop solar power for self-production and self-consumption connected to the national electricity grid and within the capacity development scale in the power development plan, implementation plan of the power development plan, and network development plan in the provincial planning.

2. The amount of excess electricity bought and sold between the buyer and seller of excess electricity includes the excess electricity from rooftop solar power and electricity from the storage system charged from rooftop solar power (if any). The amount of excess electricity is determined at the output of the inverter and is traded according to the following rules:

a) The amount of excess electricity is traded according to the agreement between both parties but does not exceed 50% of the electricity generated at the output of the rooftop solar power source based on radiation intensity;

b) From the date this Decree takes effect until December 31, 2030, both parties may agree to trade excess electricity at a higher rate than 50% of the electricity generated at the output of the rooftop solar power source based on radiation intensity if the power grid in the connection area ensures the ability to accept, and the trading of excess electricity meets the safe operation conditions of the power grid and the system operation method according to regulations;

c) For mountainous, border, and island areas not yet supplied by the national electricity grid, there is no limit on the amount of excess electricity traded. The amount of excess electricity paid is the total electricity fed into the grid measured by the meter. Once these areas are supplied by the national electricity grid, the trading of excess electricity will be carried out according to the provisions of point a or point b of this clause depending on the applicable time.

3. The monthly electricity generation at the output of rooftop solar power based on radiation intensity is calculated as follows:

Ainternational = PVout(i) x Plđ

Where:

Ainternational where PVout is the monthly electricity generation at the output of rooftop solar power based on radiation intensity, unit: kWh;

PVout(i) is the characteristic coefficient representing the average electricity output per 1 kWp of rooftop solar power in month i in each central city province, unit: kWh/kWp. The theoretical PVout coefficient of 12 months in each central city province is publicly announced by Vietnam Electricity Corporation after obtaining the opinion of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

"5. The pre-tax weighted average cost of capital i (%) is determined according to the formula below:lđ P is the total rated capacity of the actual installed photovoltaic panels of rooftop solar power, unit: kWp.

4. The monthly payment for buying and selling excess electricity between the buyer and seller of excess electricity is carried out according to the following rules:

a) In case the actual excess electricity fed into the grid by the buyer exceeds the agreed amount, the excess electricity paid is the agreed amount, unit: kWh;

b) In case the actual excess electricity fed into the grid by the buyer is less than the agreed amount, the excess electricity paid is the entire electricity fed into the grid measured by the meter, unit: kWh;

c) The agreed amount of excess electricity is determined as follows:

Att = k x Ainternational

Where:

Att where A is the agreed amount of excess electricity, unit: kWh;

k is the percentage ratio agreed upon by both parties according to the provisions of point a or point b of Clause 2 of this Article;

Ainternational A is the monthly electricity generation at the output of rooftop solar power based on radiation intensity calculated according to the provisions of Clause 3 of this Article.

5. The price for purchasing and selling excess electricity production is the average electricity market price of the preceding year announced by the market electricity transaction management unit, measured in Vietnamese Dong per kWh. In cases where the average electricity market price of the preceding year exceeds the maximum price level of the tariff framework for solar power plants without storage batteries applicable to the region, the purchase and sale price for excess electricity production shall be determined at the maximum price level (excluding value-added tax) of that tariff framework.

6. Organizations and individuals selling excess electricity production must complete the procedures for obtaining an electricity business license, except in cases where they are exempted from such a license according to regulations.

9. Amend and supplement Article 15 as follows:

“Article 15. Notification of Electricity Source Development

1. Organizations and individuals installing rooftop solar power systems with self-generated and self-consumed electricity capacity of 100 kW or more, which are not connected to the national grid, have the responsibility to notify the People's Committee of the commune where the power source is installed with information including: Name of organization or individual; scale of capacity; location, start date, completion date, and date of putting the power source into operation. Information must be sent in the form of data messages as prescribed by laws on electronic transactions or through the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application. The People's Committee of the commune has the responsibility to compile and report annually to the People's Committee of the province.

2. Organizations and individuals installing rooftop solar power systems with self-generated and self-consumed electricity connected to the national grid at low voltage levels have the responsibility to send the Notification Form No. 01 attached to this Decree to the People's Committee of the commune where the power source is installed. In cases where the installed capacity is less than 1 kW based on the inverter capacity, compliance with this provision is not mandatory.

3. Organizations and individuals installing rooftop solar power systems with self-generated and self-consumed electricity connected to the national grid at medium voltage levels or higher, and who do not register to sell excess electricity production, have the responsibility to send the Notification Form No. 02 attached to this Decree to the People's Committee of the province.

4. The sending, receiving, and processing of Notifications as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of this Article shall be carried out as follows:

a) Organizations and individuals must submit the Notification online through the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application at least 10 working days before the installation of the power source begins, except in cases where organizations and individuals submit the Notification according to the Administrative Violation Penalty Decision of the competent authority. If submitting the Notification directly at the One-Stop Service Window of the receiving agency, organizations and individuals should request the receiver to guide and support them in submitting the Notification online through the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application;

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the Notification, the receiving agency is responsible for sending an electronic copy of the Notification through the Administrative Procedure Information System or through an appropriate electronic environment to local state management agencies regarding construction, fire prevention and fighting, environmental protection, and Grid Management Units for monitoring, guiding organizations and individuals to comply with regulations, and publicly posting the Notification on their own website;

c) In cases where organizations and individuals submitting the Notification as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article register to sell excess electricity production, the People's Committee of the commune is responsible for sending an electronic copy of the Notification through the Administrative Procedure Information System or through an appropriate electronic environment to the People's Committee of the province for management within five working days from the date of receipt of the Notification according to regulations;

5. In cases where the installation of the power source may cause overload at the transformer station, low-voltage distribution network, or distribution network in the registered development area, the Grid Management Unit sends feedback in the form of a data message as prescribed by laws on electronic transactions or through the Administrative Procedure Information System or through an appropriate electronic environment to the Notification receiving agency within three working days from the date of receipt of the Notification so that the agency can inform organizations and individuals to temporarily halt the installation and operation of the power source;

6. After ten working days from the date of submission of the Notification without receiving feedback from the receiving agency, organizations and individuals are permitted to install the rooftop solar power system according to the contents of the submitted Notification and relevant laws.

10. Amend and supplement Article 16 as follows:

“Article 16. Subjects for registration to develop rooftop solar power and authority to issue Development Registration Certificate for rooftop solar power

1. The subjects for registration to develop self-generated and self-consumed rooftop solar power include:

a) Organizations and individuals developing self-generated and self-consumed rooftop solar power connected to the national grid at medium voltage level or higher and selling excess electricity;

b) Organizations and individuals developing self-generated and self-consumed rooftop solar power connected to the national grid, not falling under point a of this Clause, who have a need for a Development Registration Certificate.

2. The subjects specified in Clause 1 of this Article may only install self-generated and self-consumed rooftop solar power after obtaining a Development Registration Certificate, except in cases where the subject completes the procedures for issuing a Development Registration Certificate pursuant to an Administrative Violation Penalty Decision issued by the competent authority.

3. The People's Committee of the province is the authority to issue the Development Registration Certificate for the subjects specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. Conditions for issuing the Development Registration Certificate:

a) Having complete development registration files as prescribed in Article 17 of this Decree;

b) The capacity of the registered power source meeting the requirements set out in Clause 1 of Article 11 of this Decree;

c) Having the approval opinion of the Grid Management Unit confirming that the installation of the power source will not cause overload on the transformer station, low-voltage grid, or distribution grid in the area where development is registered."

11. Amend and supplement Article 17 as follows:

“Article 17. Documents for requesting issuance of Development Registration Certificate

1. Components of the development registration file for self-generated and self-consumed rooftop solar power include:

a) Registration Form No. 03 attached to this Decree;

b) Diagram of installation and connection of the power source with the load and the grid;

c) Approval document of the Fire Prevention and Control Acceptance Results of the project intended to install the power source if the project has been put into operation, or a design review document regarding fire prevention and control of the project if the project is newly constructed with a design for installing the power source.

If the project intended to install the power source does not fall within the scope of design review for fire prevention and control, it is not required to submit the documents stipulated in this point.

2. Receiving agency: People's Committee of the province.

3. Methods of submitting documents:

a) The documents can be submitted online through the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application. In case of direct submission at the One-Stop Service Window of the receiving agency, organizations and individuals should request the receiver to guide and assist in submitting the documents online through the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application;

b) Electronic documents submitted on an electronic environment are electronic copies from the original.

4. Number of sets of documents: 01 set.”

12. Amend and supplement Article 18 as follows:

1. In case the file is incomplete or non-compliant with the regulations or the capacity of the registered power source does not meet the requirements set out in Clause 1 of Article 11 of this Decree, within three working days from the date of receipt of the file, the People's Committee of the province shall send a notification in the form of a data message in accordance with the laws on electronic transactions or notify on the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application according to the received file code clearly stating the reasons and return the entire file to the organization or individual to adjust, supplement, and resubmit the file in accordance with the regulations.

2. In case the file is complete and compliant, the handling of the file shall be carried out as follows:

a) The People's Committee of the province shall receive and send an electronic copy of the file through the Administrative Procedure Information System or through an appropriate electronic environment to the Grid Management Unit to seek opinions on the following matters: Confirmation of whether the installation of the power source will cause overload on the transformer station, low-voltage grid, or distribution grid in the registered development area; assessment of the impact on the quality of power supply to the distribution grid; requirements for organizations and individuals when implementing the installation of the power source to ensure safe and stable operation of the power system; other related matters (if any);

b) The Grid Management Unit shall respond in writing through the Administrative Procedure Information System or through an appropriate electronic environment to the People's Committee of the province within a maximum of three working days;

c) The Grid Management Unit sought for opinions by the People's Committee of the province is the power unit currently managing the transformer station and the grid belonging to the national system at the point of interconnection in case the power source is directly connected to the national grid or the owner of the private grid in case the power source is connected to the national grid through the private grid, this unit shall be responsible for coordinating with the power unit managing the national grid (if necessary) to ensure comprehensive opinions in accordance with the matters prescribed in point a of this Clause.

3. Within ten working days from the date of receipt of a complete and compliant file, the People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for issuing the Development Registration Certificate in Form No. 04 attached to this Decree. In case the conditions for issuing the certificate are not met, the People's Committee of the province shall notify in the form of a data message in accordance with the laws on electronic transactions or notify on the National Public Service Portal or the National Identity Application according to the received file code and clearly state the reasons. The People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for sending an electronic copy of the Development Registration Certificate along with the registration file to the local state management agencies in charge of construction, fire prevention and control, environmental protection, and the Grid Management Unit for monitoring and guiding organizations and individuals to implement in accordance with the regulations. 4. During the processing period, the People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for determining the time of receipt of the file including the date, hour, and minute and process the file in the order of receipt.”

13. Amend and supplement Clause 3 of Article 19 as follows:

4. During the process of handling, the People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for determining the time of receiving the dossier, including the date, hour, minute, and processing the dossier in the order of receipt.

13. Amend and supplement Clause 3 of Article 19 as follows:

"3. In case the Certificate of Development Registration is lost or damaged, the Provincial People's Committee shall issue a copy from the original record according to regulations for organizations and individuals requesting it."

14. Amend and supplement Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 20 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement the opening paragraph of Clause 1 as follows:

"1. The Provincial People's Committee shall consider and decide to revoke the Certificate of Development Registration in the following cases:"

b) Amend and supplement Clause 2 as follows:

"2. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall issue a decision to revoke the Certificate of Development Registration in the cases stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article; other competent state agencies or individuals with authority shall issue a decision to revoke the Certificate of Development Registration according to the laws on administrative violations."

15. Amend and supplement Article 21 as follows:

“Article 21. Investment, construction, and installation of power sources

1. For individual households using single-family residences: Implement design and installation of power sources according to the layout diagram and connection plan; the installed capacity shall be based on the Notification or the Certificate of Development Registration issued; use and equip equipment according to the provisions of this Decree.

2. For organizations and individuals not using single-family residences: Implement design and installation of power sources according to the layout diagram and connection plan; the installed capacity shall be based on the Notification or the Certificate of Development Registration issued; use and equip equipment according to the provisions of this Decree. In case of selling excess electricity production, organizations and individuals must comply with relevant legal provisions on investment and electricity.

3. Organizations and individuals may request guidance from the competent state management agency to implement according to specialized legal provisions. In case of connecting to the national power grid, organizations and individuals must request technical installation and connection guidance from the power unit managing the grid to ensure safe operation. State management agencies and power units have the responsibility to provide guidance within five working days from the date of receipt of the Notification or the Certificate of Development Registration of organizations and individuals."

16. Amend and supplement Article 23 as follows:

“Article 23. Acceptance of investment construction and installation of power sources

1. For individual households using single-family residences: Conduct safety work, construction safety, fire prevention and firefighting requirements before putting the power source into operation and use.

2. For organizations and individuals not using single-family residences:

a) Organizations and individuals must conduct acceptance of investment construction according to legal provisions on construction, electricity, fire prevention and firefighting, environmental protection before putting the power source into operation and use; ensuring the quality of electric energy according to legal provisions on electricity;

b) In case of selling excess electricity production into the national power grid, organizations and individuals must complete procedures for obtaining an electricity business license, except in cases where they are exempted from such a license according to regulations.

3. The acceptance of monitoring, control, and information connection equipment shall be carried out according to the procedure publicly announced by Vietnam Electricity on its website and according to the following provisions:

a) For power sources directly connected to the national power grid at medium voltage and above and selling excess electricity production, the Dispatch Center has the right to coordinate acceptance of the local monitoring and control system, and information connection with their own collection, monitoring, and control system; the buyer of excess electricity will coordinate acceptance of the metering equipment and simultaneously connect to their own remote data collection system (if available);

b) For power sources directly connected to the national power grid at medium voltage and above without selling excess electricity production, the power unit will coordinate acceptance of the reverse power generation switching system into the national power grid;

c) For power sources directly connected to the national power grid at low voltage and selling excess electricity production, the buyer of excess electricity will coordinate acceptance of the metering equipment and simultaneously connect to their own remote data collection system (if available);

d) For power sources connected to the national power grid through the private grid owned by another entity, the owner of the private grid will coordinate acceptance according to the operational and connection requirements agreed upon with the organization or individual developing the power source;

đ) In cases where the State has not yet promulgated technical standards and norms for monitoring, control, metering, and information connection equipment specified in point a, point b, and point c of this clause, international standards, regional standards, foreign standards, or enterprise standards according to the laws on standards and technical norms can be applied;

e) Within five working days from the date of receiving the request from organizations and individuals, the power unit shall be responsible for organizing coordination of acceptance of the contents specified in points a, b, c, and d of this clause."

17. Amend and supplement some clauses of Article 24 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement Clause 1 as follows:

a) A letter proposing to sell electricity;

b) Technical documents, certificates of origin (CO), and certificates of quality (CQ) of equipment including photovoltaic panels, inverters, storage batteries (if installed), and other components;

c) A copy of the Notification or the Certificate of Development Registration for the power source."

b) Amend and supplement Clause 2 as follows:

"2. Within five working days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article, the buyer of excess electricity shall be responsible for coordinating with the seller of excess electricity to inspect the technical condition, install the meter for measuring electricity production, set the meter reading, and sign the electricity purchase and sale contract."

c) Supplement Clause 5 after Clause 4 as follows:

"5. Proposals for selling excess electricity production and electricity purchase and sale contracts shall be established through electronic messages according to the laws on electronic transactions or in paper form. Electronic documents are electronic copies of originals, while paper documents are either originals or copies. The seller of excess electricity bears responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and legal validity of the documents in the proposal for selling excess electricity production as the basis for signing the electricity purchase and sale contract."

18. Amend and supplement Point a Clause 1 Article 26 as follows:

“a) Have a clear, appropriate, and feasible project plan for offshore wind power survey activities to serve the development of wind power projects. The scale of capacity and the proposed sea area for survey must be consistent with the power development planning or the implementation plan of the power development planning approved.

The survey project must include the following main contents: Information on the implementing unit, the proposed sea area for survey and assessment of compatibility with relevant plans; Plan and method to implement the survey contents stipulated in Clause 1 Article 27 of this Decree; estimated budget and capital mobilization plan; information on expected contractors participating in the survey; other related contents concerning the specific sea area location;”

19. Amend and supplement some Points and Clauses of Article 27 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement Point b Clause 3 as follows:

“b) The survey unit may use the results of research and surveys to develop projects they themselves are the main investors or to form joint ventures or partnerships to develop projects according to the provisions of the law.”

b) Amend and supplement Clause 4 as follows:

“4. State-owned enterprises holding 100% of the charter capital assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to carry out survey tasks as prescribed in Point a Clause 2 Article 27 of the Electricity Law shall be responsible for establishing economic and technical norms, survey unit prices to submit for approval by competent authorities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies to approve and announce economic and technical norms, survey unit prices.”

c) Amending and supplementing Clause 5 as follows:

“5. The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall cooperate with relevant agencies and organizations to establish and announce the area usage standards for surveying and investing in, constructing offshore wind power projects suitable for wind power technology at each period and specific marine conditions.”

20. Amend and supplement the opening paragraph of Clause 1 Article 28 as follows:

“1. Foreign investors, economic organizations with foreign investment capital as prescribed in Clause 1 Article 20 of the Investment Law, when implementing, participating in implementing investments, participating in bidding to select investors for offshore wind power projects, must meet the following conditions:”

21. Amend and supplement Article 34 as follows:

1. Organize the implementation and inspection of the enforcement of this Decree at the local level; delegate authority to specialized agencies and administrative organizations under the provincial People's Committee according to the law to implement the provisions of this Decree.

2. Direct specialized units to guide implementation, inspect compliance with regulations on safety, electricity, construction, fire prevention and fighting, environmental protection during the installation and operation of rooftop solar power self-generation and self-consumption systems; handle violations according to the law. In necessary cases, issue guiding documents for organizations and individuals to uniformly apply at the local level.

3. Direct the review, update, and publication on the electronic portal of the following information:

a) Total capacity of rooftop solar power allocated according to the power development planning, implementation plan of the power development planning;

b) Total capacity of rooftop solar power self-generation and self-consumption systems that have been issued with Registration Certificate for Development immediately after changes occur;

c) Total capacity of undeveloped rooftop solar power immediately after changes occur;

d) Registration Certificates for Development issued to organizations and individuals.

4. Report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade on the development situation of rooftop solar power self-generation and self-consumption systems in the locality before December 15th each year according to Model No. 06 attached to this Decree; information and data in reports must ensure continuity over time between reporting periods.

5. Based on the scale of capacity allocated in the power development planning, decide on the allocation and limit of capacity development of rooftop solar power at various models and clusters in the locality based on demand assessment and reports from management units and project investors to ensure grid safety and power quality in the development area.

6. Apply information technology and digital transformation to receive and process administrative procedures, manage Notifications, registration files, and Registration Certificates for Development of rooftop solar power self-generation and self-consumption systems electronically; build interactive electronic forms to implement notification and development registration procedures for organizations and individuals to report online and establish a synchronized database on rooftop solar power self-generation and self-consumption systems in the locality.”

22. Add Article 34a after Article 34 as follows:

“Article 34a. Responsibilities of the People's Committee at the commune level

1. Organize the implementation, inspection of the enforcement of this Decree at the local level; handle violations according to the provisions of the law.

2. Report to the People's Committee at the provincial level on the development situation of rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed in the locality before December 10th each year using Model No. 07 attached to this Decree; information and data in the report must ensure continuity over time between reporting periods.

3. Apply information technology, digital transformation to implement the receipt, processing, management of Notifications on the development of rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed in an electronic environment.”

23. Amend and supplement Clause 7 of Article 35 as follows:

“7. Develop and publish technical requirements for equipment and means connecting to the system for collection, monitoring, and control by the Dispatching Authority with control rights as stipulated in Point b, Clause 5 of Article 10 of this Decree; develop and publish the acceptance procedures for monitoring and control equipment, and information connection means as stipulated in Clause 3 of Article 23 of this Decree. Before December 15th each year, publish the PVout coefficient as stipulated in Clause 3 of Article 14 of this Decree to serve the calculation of electricity generation at the output of rooftop solar power for the following year.”

24. Amend and supplement some Points and Clauses of Article 36 as follows:

a) Amend and supplement Point c, Point d of Clause 2 as follows:

“      c) Monitor the power source connected to the national power grid, ensuring absolute safety during operation for the distribution network under its management. Be responsible for monitoring the operation of electronic meters, systems connected to remote data collection systems from rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed sources connected to the national power grid. In case of any abnormality in electricity usage by customers, notify the competent authority for inspection and handling according to regulations;

d) Regularly monitor, aggregate, and evaluate power sources that feed excess electricity into the national power grid to ensure safe operation of the distribution network under its management. In cases where the development of power sources may cause overload at transformer stations, low-voltage networks, and distribution networks in the registered development area, promptly report to the competent authority to take measures.”

b) Amend and supplement Clause 3 as follows:

“3. Has the right to refuse to purchase excess electricity generated by organizations and individuals developing rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed in cases where purchasing electricity causes overload in low-voltage and medium-voltage networks in the area.”

25. Amend and supplement some Points of Clause 2 of Article 37 as follows:

Amend and supplement point a as follows:

“a) Comply with the provisions of this Decree, implement the connection and operation requirements of the Power Grid Management Unit to ensure power grid safety. After completing construction, installation, and commissioning of the power source, organizations and individuals must send information to the Notification receiving agency or the agency issuing the Registration Certificate for Development;”

b) Amend and supplement Point d as follows:

“d) Equip devices and means as prescribed in this Decree, ensuring safe and stable operation, and be responsible for information security and cybersecurity according to the law;”

c) Amend and supplement Point g as follows:

“g) Have the obligation to cooperate with the People's Committee at the provincial level and power units to comply with the allocated capacity scale at the local level according to the power development plan and implementation plan when developing power sources;”

26. Amend and supplement Article 38 as follows:

“Article 38. Responsibilities of management units, project investors of zone, cluster models and owners of separate power grids

1. Implement the development of renewable energy and new energy electricity in accordance with this Decree and relevant laws.

2. Implement the development of rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed as follows:

a) Not to obstruct and create favorable conditions for organizations and individuals to develop rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed within the managed area in accordance with the law;

b) Coordinate with competent authorities and power companies to assess rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed that inject excess electricity into the grid to ensure safe operation of the national power system and the managed grid;

c) Monitor, inspect, and evaluate the activities of developing rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed within the managed area. In necessary cases, report to the provincial People's Committee to allocate and limit the capacity of development to ensure the safety of the grid and the quality of power supply within the managed area;

d) Support and advise organizations and individuals on initial inspections when connecting to the grid, during installation, and during operation of rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed connected to the national power system;

đ) Be responsible for managing, monitoring, guiding, and inspecting organizations and individuals implementing the development of rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed in accordance with this Decree within the managed grid. In case of violations, notify the competent authority for inspection and handling in accordance with the regulations.

27. Amend and supplement Clause 1 of Article 39 as follows:

“1. Organizations and individuals currently selling electricity to power companies from rooftop solar power installed before January 1, 2021 may develop additional rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed but shall not increase the scale of capacity of rooftop solar power installed before January 1, 2021 according to the signed power purchase contracts with power companies.”

28. Replace the Appendix attached to Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP with Appendix III attached to this Decree.

29. Repeal Point a Clause 2 of Article 12, Clause 6 of Article 29, and Article 22.

Article 3. Transitional Provisions

1. For power purchase contracts signed before the effective date of this Decree and in compliance with the provisions, the parties continue to implement the signed power purchase contracts until their expiration or negotiate and agree to amend the power purchase contracts in accordance with this Decree.

2. Organizations and individuals who have been granted a Certificate of Registration or have submitted a Notice to develop rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed in accordance with Decree No. 135/2024/NĐ-CP or Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to implement in accordance with the contents of the issued Certificate or submitted Notice; in case of adjustment or supplementation of the Certificate or resubmission of the Notice, they shall follow the provisions of this Decree.

3. Applications for registration certificates to develop rooftop solar power self-generated and self-consumed received before the effective date of this Decree shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP.

4. Power purchase contracts for surplus electricity already signed and effective before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be implemented according to the signed contracts or both parties may agree to adjust the contents of the signed contracts in accordance with this Decree.

5. Within fifteen days from the effective date of this Decree, The Vietnam Electricity Corporation is responsible for calculating the Cost of Net Metering per unit of electricity and the Cost of Net Metering for the year 2026 in accordance with this Decree.

6. Applications for direct power purchase mechanisms that have been and are being implemented before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be processed in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 57/2025/NĐ-CP.

7. For applications for allocation of sea areas for survey and implementation of offshore wind power projects received before the effective date of this Decree or in cases where the competent state authorities have not yet announced the standards for the area of sea for survey and investment and construction of offshore wind power projects, the competent authority shall allocate sea areas based on the provisions on the area of sea for survey and implementation of offshore wind power projects at Clause 5 of Article 27 of Decree No. 58/2025/NĐ-CP before its amendment and supplementation by this Decree to review the application and decide on the allocation of sea areas.

Article 4. Implementation provisions

This Decree takes effect from June 26, 2026.