Hanoi, Oct. 21 -- Vietnam's renewable energy adoption is gaining momentum as a key pillar of sustainable development, energy security, and its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Yet, despite growing interest from local authorities and businesses, the renewable energy sector is grappling with regulatory and administrative challenges that threaten to slow its green transition.

Growing local, corporate interest

Vietnam's renewable energy ambitions are underpinned by a robust policy framework. The Politburo's Resolution 70 aims to secure national energy security through 2030, with a vision extending to 2045, targeting a power capacity of 183-236 gigawatts by 2030, potentially higher based on demand.

Supporting this, the Governm...