Binh Dinh approves 63-million-USD solar power project

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the south central province of Binh Dinh Ho Quoc Dung on June 12 approved a proposal of a solar power project worth 1.44 trillion VND (63.36 million USD) in Tra O lagoon in My Chau commune, Phu My district.
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Binh Dinh(VNA) – Chairman of the People’s Committee of the south central province ofBinh Dinh Ho Quoc Dung on June 12 approved a proposal of a solar power project worth1.44 trillion VND (63.36 million USD) in Tra O lagoon in My Chau commune, PhuMy district.

Invested by theVietnam Renewable Energy JSC, the project uses 60 hectares of water surface and0.6 hectares of land.

The plant, which has adesign capacity is 50 MWp, is scheduled to be completed and become operation atthe end of the second quarter of 2019.

The project is expectedto contribute to the national grid, meeting local demand of power andfacilitating the development of industry and service, thus transforming theeconomic structure of the locality.

Earlier in Aprilthis year, construction of a Japanese-funded wind and solar power project beganin Binh Dinh’s Quy Nhon city.

The 100MW project isinvested by the Fujiwara Binh Dinh Co. Ltd., which said it is committed tobeing on schedule and making contributions to the local economy.

With totalinvestment of 63.69 million USD, its construction is set to have two phases. Inthe first phase, a 50MW solar plant will be built on over 60 hectares of landon the southern side of Phuong Mai mountain in the Nhon Hoi economic zone. Itis expected to be operational in February 2019.

The second phasewill see a 50MW wind-power plant constructed on the Nui Ba mountain’s side inPhu Cat district. Spanning 200 – 250 hectares, the facility is expected tooperate in 2020.-VNA
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