Mr. Rahul Kitchlu, Program Leader for Infrastructure and Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank (WB), offered six solutions for Vietnam to achieve green growth and sustainable development. These include improvements in planning energy network expansion and the regulatory framework for procurement, to ensure low-cost renewable energy supply; pouring public investment into the power grid; and promoting electricity transmission and trading between regions.
Though the benefits of solar power are obvious and the use of renewable energy is no longer an option but a must, there remain many issues in implementation due to an absence of clear regulations, especially regarding waste treatment and handling used panels.