On June 24, the China–Vietnam Energy Storage Industry Seminar, co-hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) and the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), was successfully held in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The event aimed to establish a bilateral exchange platform to promote deeper collaboration between China and Vietnam in areas such as policy alignment, technological cooperation, and project investment, jointly accelerating the region’s green energy transition.
The seminar attracted significant attention from Vietnamese government and industry stakeholders. Distinguished guests in attendance included: Dr. Đào Việt Anh, Director of International Relations, Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), MOIT; Nguyễn Bá Hải, Deputy Director of the Center for Trade and Investment Promotion Support; Ho Duc Linh, Representative of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV), MOIT; Nguyễn Văn Dương, Research Fellow, Electric Power System Development Department, Institute of Energy, Vietnam; Vũ Thị Vân Hoa, Office Director, Viet Nam Environmentally Friendly Products Manufacturers Association (EPMA). Also present were representatives from leading companies and organizations such as Hanaka, Gilimex, Trade Analytics, EPMA, Seco-Solar, CCIC, An Phat 1 Industrial Park, Liangtian-Yulian, Viglacera, WHA, Soil Build, Anshou Investment, SHINEC, Giza, and others engaged in energy storage technology, renewable energy development, and project investment & operations.
At the opening ceremony, Dr. Đào Việt Anh affirmed the seminar’s strategic importance for bilateral industrial cooperation. Tang Liang, Deputy Secretary-General of CNESA, expressed hopes to build a long-term communication mechanism with relevant Vietnamese departments to jointly address global challenges such as energy transition and climate change.
Tang Liang, Deputy Secretary-General of CNESA
As a leading player in the global energy storage market, China has led the world in new installations for three consecutive years, nurturing a group of globally competitive enterprises. This time, CNESA is joined by industry leaders such as HyperStrong, NARADA, Ganfeng Lithium, and Sicon Chat Union Electric to share insights into China’s cutting-edge practices while exploring strategic opportunities in Vietnam’s growing energy storage sector.
During the seminar, the Vietnam Institute of Energy (IE) provided a comprehensive analysis of Vietnam’s energy storage technology trends, policy frameworks, business models, battery project planning, and key challenges. According to the revised Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) issued by MOIT, Vietnam’s demand for battery energy storage is projected to exceed 20 GW by 2035. The speaker emphasized that the Vietnamese market remains largely policy-driven and that unlocking the commercial potential of energy storage will require a reform of the power market.
To enable in-depth collaboration, the seminar featured a China–Vietnam business matchmaking session. Vietnamese companies hosted dedicated negotiations, facilitating focused discussions with Chinese counterparts on topics such as net-zero industrial parks. The lively and productive exchange underscored the strategic complementarity and vast cooperation potential between both countries in building an energy storage ecosystem.
In the afternoon, the CNESA delegation visited a local commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage development and operations company, engaging in discussions on the Vietnamese power market and the current status of C&I storage deployment. Chinese enterprises conducted field research on key issues such as electricity pricing mechanisms, storage operation models (e.g., daily charge/discharge cycles), and investment return periods. Both sides will further explore cooperation opportunities in project matchmaking and joint development. Participants noted that the visit provided valuable local insights and data for navigating Vietnam’s C&I storage segments.
In the coming days, the delegation will continue field visits to Vietnam Electricity (EVN), industry associations, EPC firms, and renewable energy developers, as well as conduct on-site assessments of benchmark energy storage projects to further identify local market opportunities.
Looking ahead, the CNESA Global Energy Storage Market Tour will focus on in-depth exploration of Southeast Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America, supporting Chinese companies in going global and facilitating the cooperation and deployment of international energy storage projects. In parallel, the 14th Energy Storage International Conference & Expo (ESIE 2026)—scheduled for April 2026 in Beijing—will continue offering Chinese companies broader international perspectives and cooperation opportunities.
As one of the most influential global events in the energy storage sector, ESIE remains committed to building bridges for international cooperation. Moving forward, CNESA will leverage the insights from its global market tour to strategically invite storage project owners and buyers from key countries, driving precise matchmaking between Chinese enterprises and global partners and enabling them to jointly lead the green energy transition.
