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An Binh island enjoys solar power

The Central Power Corporation (EVN CPC) on August 31 began providing An Binh island offshore central Quang Ngai province with electricity sourced from a local solar project.
An Binh island enjoys solar power ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: baoquangngai.vn)

Quang Ngai (VNA) – The CentralPower Corporation (EVN CPC) on August 31 began providing An Binh island offshorecentral Quang Ngai province with electricity sourced from a local solarproject.

With a total investment of 10.6 billion VND(466,400 USD), the An Binh solar project consists of 300 batteries and an accumulatorsystem.

It is capable of offering 166 kWh andcutting over 92.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Nguyen Xuan Thuy, deputy head of thecentral power management board, said the project helps residents accessaffordable electricity, adding that they previously used pricey dieselgenerators.-VNA
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