EVNSPC to build solar power plant in Con Dao

Electricity of Vietnam’s Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC) is scheduled to commenceconstruction of a solar power plant in the island district ofCon Dao, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province in July this year in a bid to turn the district into a high-quality economic and tourism area.

The power project covers an area of over 43,500 m2 in Dat Doc beach area. (Illustrative image)
The power project covers an area of over 43,500 m2 in Dat Doc beach area. (Illustrative image)

The plant will see an investment of VND91 billion(US$3.9 million) and boast a capacity of 3.754 MWp. The power project covers an area of over 43,500m2 in the DatDoc beach area.

The plant will provide electricity for the locality usingsolar power in a bid to replace the current diesel generator system and protect the environment.

The plant is also expected to provide a stable source of power for daily needs, services and production on the island while creating a driving force for the development of light industries, support industries, the sea-based economy, and seaside tourism activities.

The project is scheduled for completion in December this year.

Previously, a solar power plant with a capacity of 36 kWpfunded by the Spanish Government was put into operation in Con Dao in 2014.