This shift is already taking shape across the domestic market. Rather than simply importing and commercialising existing equipment, some domestic companies are developing and mastering their own technologies.
Brushless direct current motors have advanced rapidly worldwide, gradually replacing conventional motors. However, while domestic companies previously tended to import these motors for commercialisation, some are now developing and manufacturing them domestically, helping bring more competitively priced products to local consumers.
Tran Hong Hai, Deputy General Director, GCool JSC said: We have taken a proactive approach, from the design stage to the components inside the product. In the first seven months of 2026, our sales volume doubled compared with the combined figure for the previous two years. We are pleased to see Vietnamese consumers supporting Vietnamese products.
For air-conditioning systems already installed in businesses and offices, another approach is to optimise how existing units operate. This solution is being developed by a Vietnamese start-up. It combines hardware connected directly to the air conditioners with IoT software, allowing power consumption to be monitored and adjusted in real time.
Truong Minh Dat, Co-founder, CEO, BenKon said: "First, we have full control over the technology, allowing us to scale up production. Secondly, we understand Vietnam’s culture and policies. This enables us to design solutions that are better suited to the Vietnamese market. This advantage gives us a competitive edge over foreign companies".
Philipp Denzinger, Project Manager, GIZ said: "If you introduce highly efficient air conditioners and motors.......you can cut down the energy consumption by 25% of the total energy consumption in Vietnam"
The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Decision 363 aims to build an independent and self-reliant energy industry, including strengthening domestic production capacity for key equipment and materials. By developing their own energy-saving technologies and solutions, Vietnamese businesses and start-ups are gradually building their technological capabilities and reducing dependence on imported solutions.
