Sunpro – Bến Tre wind power plant becomes operational

Sunpro – Bến Tre wind power plant becomes operational

The plant features seven turbines and has a total investment of about 1.6 trillion VNĐ (US$60.9 million), expected to generate 89.5 GWh per year, enough to supply electricity for about 27,000 households.

A view of the 30MW Sunpro – Bến Tre in Vĩnh Long Province. — VNA/VNS Photo

The 30MW Sunpro – Bến Tre wind power plant, invested by the Pacifico Energy Vietnam Co., Ltd. – a member of the US-based Pacifico Energy, was inaugurated in Thới Thuận Commune, the southern province of Vĩnh 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 VNĐ1.6 trillion ($US60.9 million). It is expected to generate 89.5 GWh per year, enough to supply electricity for about 27,000 households.

During implementation, the project received comprehensive investment in turbine towers, step-up substations, an 18.5km-long 110 kV transmission line, and other supporting facilities.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Vĩnh Long People’s Committee Nguyễn Quỳnh Thiện 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 Vĩnh 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 Việt Nam, thus helping with the national power grid’s stability.

Boasting a coastline of approximately 130km, Vĩnh 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 combined capacity of 602MW, producing some tw billion kWh of electricity annually. Wind power is gradually emerging as an important economic sector, expected to substantially contribute to the province’s development at present and in the future. 

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