Bac Lieu strives to become renewable energy centre by 2030
The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has set a target of becoming a clean and renewable energy hub of Vietnam by 2030, prioritizing investments in wind and solar power. Bac Lieu has many advantages for renewable energy development, such as having a coastline of nearly 60 km and a stable wind power with an average wind speed of 7m/s. In addition, the province has a sunny weather all year round, with an average sunshine duration reaching nearly 3,000 hours per year. Currently, the province is home to the sole offshore wind power plant which has provided more than 1 billion kWh of electricity to the national grid. In the coming time, Bac Lieu is expected to add dozens of wind power projects with a total capacity of more than 4,000 MW. Photo: VNA
The Bac Lieu wind power plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, covers an acreage of 100 ha. Photo: VNA
Photo: The Bac Lieu wind power plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, has so far provided over 1.1 billion kWh to the national grid. Photo: VNA
The Bac Lieu wind power plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, is put into operation in January 2016. Photo: VNA
The Bac Lieu wind power plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, has 62 wind turbines with a combined capacity of nearly 100 MW. Photo: VNA
The Bac Lieu wind power plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city, has 62 wind turbines with a combined capacity of nearly 100 MW. Photo: VNA

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