First three wind-power plants put into use in Soc Trang province

Three wind power plants in Soc Trang province have been connected to the national grid. (Photo baogiaothong.vn)

Soc Trang (VNS/VNA) - Three wind power plants in Mekong Deltaprovince of Soc Trang have been connected to the national grid.

Vo Van Chieu, director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, saidthe Southern Power Corporation has put into operation the first three windpower plants in the province with a total capacity of 90MW.

All three factories, including Lac Hoa, Quoc Vinh and Wind power plant No 7,are located in Vinh Chau town.

Each plant has six turbines and can supply electricity to the national gridwith an average annual output of about 93 million to 108 million kWh per year.

Soc Trang has around 72km of coast with constant strong winds, suitable forgenerating power.

The province plans to have 20 wind power plants in all with a total capacity of1,435MW.

Wind-power plant projects play an important role in the socio-economicdevelopment of Soc Trang province. The projects are expected to attract otherinvestors and develop the local industry./.

VNA