Decision No. No.11/2017/QĐ-TTg establishing the mechanism for encouraging the development of solar power in Vietnam.

This Prime Minister Decision applies to organization and individuals involved in developing solar power projects in Vietnam and other relevant organization and individuals. Solar power development plans include the national solar power development plans and the provincial solar power development plans. Solar power development plans act as a basis for developing and investing in solar power activities and must be adjusted to latest solar power research findings and solar power potential evaluations. National solar power development plans and provincial solar power development plans shall be applied until 2020 while taking into consideration the orientation towards 2030 and may be adjusted when needed. After the said period, solar power development plans shall be integrated into national solar power development plans and provincial solar power development plans. Solar power development plans only apply to grid-connected projects and do not apply to rooftop projects. Ministry of Industry and Trade shall be in charge of organizing the preparation of national solar power development plans and submit it to the Prime Minister for approval; publish, provide instruction, monitor and inspect the implementation of the approved solar power development plans.