Bac Lieu focuses on wind power

by VTV405 October 2015 Last updated at 11:00 AM

VTV.vn - The largest key project of wind power in the country is situated in a vast alluvial area in Vinh Trach Dong Commune in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu.

While other provinces focus on heavy industry, the southern province of Bạc Liêu is keen to promote clean industry. Choosing energy as a leading sector, the province attracted many investment projects focus on energy, including the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant.

"Investment projects will contribute to develop the province’s industry and provide jobs for the local community. Bac Lieu has wind power potential so we should focus on developing clean energy" - Vo Van Dung, Former Secretary, Bac Lieu Party Committee.

"In phase 2 and 3, we will build 150 wind power turbines. The plant will generate 400 MW for the national grid by the end of 2018." - To Hoai Dan, General Director, Cong Ly Construction, Trade and Tourism JSC.

The wind power plant is expected to provide electricity for localities, helping promote the province’s development. The province is working closely with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to promote investment in the national grid. Therefore, the percentage of population with access to electricity will increase.

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