Vinh Long (VNA) – The 30MW Sunpro - Ben Tre wind power plant, invested by the Pacifico Energy Vietnam Co., Ltd. – a member of the US-based Pacifico Energy, was inaugurated in Thoi Thuan commune, the southern province of Vinh Long, on January 9.
Officially put into commercial operation on December 19 last year, the plant features seven turbines and has a total investment of about 1.6 trillion VND (60.9 million USD). It is expected to generate 89.5GWh per year, enough to supply electricity for about 27,000 households.
During implementation, the project received comprehensive investment from turbine towers, step-up substations, an 18.5km-long 110kV transmission line, and other supporting facilities.
Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Vinh Long People's Committee Nguyen Quynh Thien described the Sunpro wind power project as an important milestone in the province’s renewable energy development strategy, linking economic growth with environmental protection and the transition to sustainable energy sources.
The project not only adds clean electricity to the national grid, creates jobs for locals, and contributes to the budget, but also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the province's service and trade sectors.
More importantly, he added, it supports environmental protection, which matches the green growth and sustainable development goals that Vinh Long province is pursuing.
Pacifico Energy Vietnam said the success of the Sunpro wind power plant demonstrates Pacifico Energy's long-term commitment to energy security and sustainable development in Vietnam, thus helping with the national power grid’s stability.
Boasting a coastline of approximately 130km, Vinh Long holds significant potential for developing the marine economy and green economy, including wind energy. It recognises this as a crucial advantage that needs to be optimised in tandem with boosting sustainable development and improving people’s living standards.
To date, 53 wind power projects with a total capacity of about 4,178MW have been approved in the province. Among them, 14 projects have come into operation, with a combinedcapacity of 602MW, producing some 2 billion kWh of electricity annually. Wind power is gradually emerging an important economic sector, expected to substantially contribute to the province’s development at present and in the future./.
VNA
