Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Phu Yen (VNA) – Phu Khanh Solar Power JSCand competent agencies of the central province of Phu Yen held a ceremony inXuan Tho 1 commune, Song Cau district on January 8 to begin the construction ofXuan Tho 1 and Xuan Tho 2 solar powerplants.
With total investment of nearly 1.24 trillion VND (53.32 million USD), the XuanTho 1 project covers about 60 hectares in Xuan Tho 1 commune, Song Cau district.Meanwhile, the 60-ha Xuan Tho 2 plant will be built a a cost of more than 1.23trillion VND (52.89 million USD) in Xuan Tho 2 commune, Song Cau district.
Each project has a designed capacity of over 49.6 MW and an annual output ofabout 76.2 million kWH. Both are expected to be put into commercial operationon June 30, 2019.
According to Tran Huu The, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee,the Xuan Tho 1 and Xuan Tho 2 plants will create momentum for the locality toraise its budget collection and generate jobs for labourers.
With 2,467 hours of sunshine and average solar radiation of over 1,700 kWh persq.m, Phu Yen boasts advantages to attract clean energy projects. To date, six solarpower projects have been licensed in the province.
Vietnam is amongst the sunniestcountries in the world, with the Central Highlands and south central regionsrecording between 2,000 and 2,600 hours of sunshine every year, reported theVietnam Clean Energy Association.
Average solar radiation is about 2,000 to 5,000hours per year. However, despite the nation’s great natural advantages, solarpower has not yet been harnessed to maximise its full potential. –VNA
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