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Two new solar power plants built in southern province

By Maria SantosVietnam
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Dau Tieng 5.1 and Dau Tieng 5.2 solar power plants are expected to start construction in Q2, with an investment of VND3.56 trillion ($157 million).

With a capacity of 225 MW each, the two power plants will cover 332.5 hectares at Dau Tieng Lake in the southern province of Tay Ninh. Construction is expected to complete in April, 2023.

The operational time of both projects is 50 years.

Their investor, Xuan Cau Holdings, had constructed three other solar power plants around Dau Tieng Lake with a total operating capacity of 500 MW.

Tay Ninh now has about 10 operational solar power projects with a total design capacity of 808 MW.

According to state-owned Vietnam Electricity (EVN), as of 2021, Vietnam was among the top 10 countries with the highest solar power capacity at 16,504 MW, accounting for 2.3 percent worldwide.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the total investment for the Dau Tieng 5.1 and Dau Tieng 5.2 solar power plants?

A.

The two new solar power plants represent an investment of VND3.56 trillion. This amount is equivalent to $157 million.

Q.

What is the expected completion date for the construction of these two new solar power plants?

A.

Construction for both Dau Tieng 5.1 and Dau Tieng 5.2 is expected to be completed in April 2023. These plants will then have an operational time of 50 years.

Q.

Who is the investor behind the Dau Tieng 5.1 and Dau Tieng 5.2 solar power plants?

A.

Xuan Cau Holdings is the investor for these two new solar power plants. They have previously constructed three other solar power plants around Dau Tieng Lake.

Q.

What is the total designed capacity of solar power projects currently operating in Tay Ninh province?

A.

Tay Ninh province currently has around 10 operational solar power projects. These projects collectively possess a total design capacity of 808 MW.

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