Vietnam Data Center Power Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Vietnam Data Center Power Market Trends and Insights

Expansion of hyperscale and cloud-led mega facilities

Capacity is projected to climb from 80 MW to more than 200 MW as flagship projects such as the USD 1.5 billion SAM DigitalHub campus in Binh Duong add 150 MW of supply.^{[1]Lien Thuong & Hai Yen, “SAM to develop USD 1.5 billion data center in southern Vietnam,” The Investor, theinvestor.vn} Hyperscale sites require denser power feeds, typically 10-30 kW per rack, with AI zones peaking at 60 kW. Operators therefore deploy bus-duct systems and high-efficiency UPS that sustain target PUE figures below 1.4 even at elevated thermal loads, exemplified by Viettel’s 140 MW facility in Ho Chi Minh City 

Government-backed National Digital Transformation Program drives domestic hosting

Mandatory domestic storage of critical data, combined with the goal of three national-level data centers by 2025, is accelerating new builds that meet Uptime Tier III standards with PUE of 1.4 . CMC Telecom’s Tan Thuan site has already met Level 4 Information Security criteria, positioning domestic providers to support regulated workloads 

5G rollout accelerates edge and core data center capacity

Nationwide 5G coverage unlocks latency-sensitive applications and fuels parallel growth of edge cabinets and core halls. FPT Telecom’s urban micro data centers illustrate the need for compact, resilient power topologies that can operate in constrained footprints while still reaching 97% UPS efficiency.^{[2]FPT Telecom, “FPT leverages innovative technologies to advance Data Center Development in Vietnam,”fpt.vn}

PUE targets and rising electricity tariffs drive efficiency upgrades

EVN’s tariff adjustments, coupled with corporate net-zero pledges, are prompting widespread retrofits. Viettel’s Hoa Lac green data center saved 3 million kWh in 2024 through high-efficiency UPS and optimized airflow, cutting CO₂ by about 2,100 tons.^{[3]Trần Bình. "Viettel khai trương trung tâm dữ liệu lớn nhất Việt Nam." Sài Gòn Giải Phóng, sggp.org}

High capex for Tier III/IV electrical redundancy

Average build costs reached USD 6.94 million per MW in 2025, 3.5% higher than 2024, adding pressure to balance reliability against economics. Smaller domestic firms often adopt modified Tier III+ designs to avoid the 30-40% premium associated with fully redundant Tier IV pathways.

Skilled-labour shortage in critical-power O&M

Rapid market growth has outpaced talent supply. Leading operators now run in-house academies to develop local expertise in UPS tuning, power-quality analytics, and lithium-ion battery management. These programs increase costs yet are vital for sustainable expansion.

Segment Analysis

By Component: UPS Systems Lead While PDUs Surge

UPS Systems controlled 38.25% of the Vietnam data center power market in 2024. Adoption of modular, lithium-ion UPS enables incremental scaling that aligns with unpredictable AI cloud loads while maintaining 97% energy efficiency. Vertiv’s Liebert EXL S1 deployments in new Tier III plants illustrate the transition toward space-saving, high-efficiency topologies. At the same time, intelligent PDUs are on an 8.5% CAGR trajectory through 2030, reflecting a sharper focus on rack-level telemetry and remote energy governance. The generator subsegment is shifting as HVO-ready sets replace conventional diesel, and Cummins’ Centum series now ships with Data Center Continuous ratings that support unlimited runtime.

Power Distribution Units attract heightened interest because AI racks exceeding 40 kW require granular load balancing and thermal mapping. Operators in the Vietnam data center power market deploy metered PDUs with circuit-breaker trip alarms to improve uptime and enable dynamic capacity planning. Switchgear and transfer switches capture additional spend as enterprises adopt N+1 redundancy, while battery energy-storage systems play a complementary role in smoothing grid volatility. Together, these trends signal an ecosystem that prizes agility, efficiency, and digitized power monitoring.

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By Data Center Type: Colocation Dominance Challenged by Hyperscale Growth

Colocation operators held 36.71% of the Vietnam data center power market size in 2024. CMC Telecom commands about 40% of banking workloads and supports more than 60% of OTT players with 3,000 racks across three venues, demonstrating the attraction of pay-as-you-grow models for enterprise clients. However, hyperscale facilities register the fastest 7.9% CAGR through 2030 as global cloud majors evaluate campuses near Ho Chi Minh City that could draw power comparable to a small municipality.

Edge and enterprise data centers continue to serve regulated verticals that require physical segregation and low latency. A large Vietnamese bank recently migrated to a split estate, housing core systems in a Tier III colocation hall while deploying edge nodes for customer-facing apps. This hybrid adoption pattern broadens the addressable base for advanced power gear and reinforces demand for modular UPS blocks tailored to partial loads.

By Data Center Size: Large Centers Dominate While Massive Facilities Accelerate

Large-sized data center facilities account for 41% of 2024 revenue, reflecting the historic focus on domestic enterprise demand. Nonetheless, massive builds surpassing 20 MW will grow 8.7% annually to 2030, fueled by Viettel’s 140 MW design that features 10,000 racks and up to 60 kW per cabinet. Small sites continue to meet specific edge cases, while medium halls cater to regional SaaS providers needing moderate capacity with localized service. Mega-scale campuses, still nascent, are poised to emerge as foreign investors gain full ownership rights under the amended Telecommunications Law.

The Vietnam data center power market benefits as large operators consolidate multiple small rooms into single sites, reducing overhead and elevating UPS utilization. One e-commerce leader achieved 15% energy savings and cut management headcount by transitioning from eight micro rooms to a single 12 MW facility equipped with bus-duct power rails and hot-aisle containment.

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By Tier Level: Tier III Standardization with Tier IV Growth

Tier III facilities accounted for 62% of 2024 revenue and remain the default specification because they deliver 99.982% uptime at competitive cost. QTSC’s dual certification for design and construction highlights industry maturity. Government policy further incentivizes Tier III builds for national data centers to align resilience with fiscal discipline.

Tier IV venues rise 9.1% per year as financial institutions, hyperscale cloud providers, and AI research labs demand fault-tolerant design. CMC Telecom’s Tan Thuan facility set a precedent by meeting Level 4 Information Security and deploying dual active power paths that eliminate single points of failure. The Vietnam data center power industry now sees premium buyers willing to pay extra for zero-downtime contracts and strict compliance profiles.

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Geography Analysis

A legacy of telecom infrastructure, diverse enterprise tenants, and strong subsea connectivity continues to attract build-to-suit and colocation projects. Viettel is constructing a 140 MW hyperscale plant that targets PUE below 1.4 and hosts AI racks up to 60 kW. Municipal authorities budgeted VND 4.4 trillion (USD 173 million) for digital infrastructure in the 2021-2030 master plan, signalling policy support for further clusters 

Foreign direct investment reached USD 24.8 billion during the first nine months of 2024, 63% flowing into manufacturing and processing that require robust digital infrastructure. Viettel’s 30 MW Hoa Lac green data center demonstrates the region’s commitment to renewable sourcing and high-density compute.

Central Vietnam remains early-stage yet presents future upside for edge deployments that improve content delivery to coastal cities. Limited international bandwidth and grid constraints temper short-term growth, but national roadmaps include sub-transmission upgrades and new cable landings. Local carriers are piloting standard power modules that can be trucked to regional exchanges, shortening deployment cycles and ensuring uniform maintenance procedures.