Bac Lieu prioritises renewable energy
The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has chosen renewable energy as one of its top priorities, aiming to restructure the economy towards green growth and sustainable development.
To capitalise on its potential and strengths, the province has taken the initiative in proposing that the Government leave the Cai Cung coal-fired power plant complex out of the national power development plan.
The move is viewed an important premise which is hoped to draw investment from new domestic and foreign businesses to clean and renewable energy.
According to Director of the Bac Lieu Department of Planning and Investment Huynh Chi Nguyen, the province is home to the 99.2-MW Bac Lieu wind power plant that was built with an investment of over 5.5 trillion VND (239 million USD). It is the sole offshore wind power project in Vietnam at the moment.
He added that the province has attracted 19 other wind power projects with a combined capacity of more than 4,000 MW.
VNA
