This is the first solar power project to be carried out in the province. The US$ 35.3 million plant with a capacity of 30 Megawatts will be built on an area of 35.5 hectares. The plant will produce up to 48 million kWh of power annually. It is expected that the Bim 1 solar power plant will be connected to the national grid in the third quarter of 2018.