Energy Efficiency in Buildings; Da Nang, Vietnam

In 2010, the city used roughly 17.9 petajoules of energy in various forms. Lack of local fossil fuel resources results in 100 percent reliance of Da Nang on energy imports. While notable solar energy potential and local wind resources are present, their utilisation has not yet started in the city. Transportation accounts for almost half of the city’s energy consumption, followed by industry (21 percent). The building sector is comprised of residential, commercial and public end-users, accounting for roughly 18 percent of energy consumption.