Thai company buys Vietnam solar farm
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Thai energy firm Gunkul Engineering Plc has acquired the 50-megawatt Phong Dien II solar power plant in the central Thua Thien Hue Province for $39.9 million.
The plant is set to begin commercial power generation on December 15 with a feed-in tariff of 7.09 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour for 20 years.
The acquisition is part of the company’s plan to expand in Southeast Asia in the renewable energy sector, which it says has low risk and high growth potential
Other Thai investors have also made moves to buy solar power plants in Vietnam, taking advantage of the country’s incentive feed-in tariffs to promote solar energy amid growing demand for electricity.
Other Thai energy firms have also been busy in Vietnam.
Gulf Group increased its ownership of two solar farms in the southern province of Tay Ninh from 49 percent to 90 percent during the second quarter of this year.
Super Energy Corporation has invested $457 million in four solar power plants in southern Vietnam.
Power production by Vietnam’s 100 odd solar plants surged 2.3 times year-on-year in the first 10 months to 7.95 billion kilowatt-hours, according to Vietnam Electricity.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected power generation date and tariff for the Phong Dien II solar plant?
What is the expected power generation date and tariff for the Phong Dien II solar plant?
The Phong Dien II solar power plant is scheduled to commence commercial power generation on December 15. It will operate with a feed-in tariff of 7.09 U.S. Cents per kilowatt-hour, guaranteed for a period of 20 years.
Q.Why is Gunkul Engineering Plc expanding its presence in Vietnam's renewable energy sector?
Why is Gunkul Engineering Plc expanding its presence in Vietnam's renewable energy sector?
Gunkul Engineering Plc is expanding in the renewable energy sector as part of its strategy to grow in Southeast Asia. The company views this sector as having both low risk and high growth potential for its investments.
Q.Have other Thai energy firms also invested in Vietnam's solar power market recently?
Have other Thai energy firms also invested in Vietnam's solar power market recently?
Yes, other Thai energy firms have also invested in Vietnam's solar market. Gulf Group increased its ownership in two solar farms, and Super Energy Corporation has invested $457 million in four southern Vietnamese solar plants.
Q.What has been the growth in solar power production in Vietnam recently?
What has been the growth in solar power production in Vietnam recently?
According to Vietnam Electricity, power production from Vietnam's approximately 100 solar plants increased significantly. In the first 10 months, it surged 2.3 times year-on-year, reaching a total of 7.95 billion kilowatt-hours.
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