Delegates at the plant's opening ceremony on Friday. — VNA Photo The first solar power plant in the central province of Binh Dinh was inaugurated last week in Pha Cat District. It will generate between 78 and 80 million kWh of electricity per year. Invested by French-based Quadran International and Viet Nam's Truong Thanh Group, the 60ha Cat Hiep plant cost more than VND1 trillion (US$44.2 million). During its test run starting on May 20, the facility produced more than seven million kWh of electricity, earning more than VND15 billion in revenue. Addressing the opening ceremony, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Quoc Dung expressed his hope that the plant's operation will lead to the development of similar ones across Binh Dinh Province. According to Dung, solar electricity would help enhance the capacity of the national grid, capitalise on renewable sources of energy, and add to the provincial budget. The local leader pledged to help investors in the power … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh’s first solar power plant opens
Monroe power plant michigan
Thailand upgrades largest coal-fired power plant
The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand plans to repower two existing units of the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in Lampang. (Photo: bangkokpost.com) Bangkok (VNA) – The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) started public hearings with stakeholders and local communities on July 13 so as to resume operations of two existing units of Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in Lampang province. The authority is financing 37 billion THB (over 1 billion USD) to repower units 8 and 9 in Mae Moh district, which have a combined power capacity of 540 MW. It is planning to upgrade the capacity to 660 MW, expecting the two repowered units will have higher efficiency, less fuel consumption and lower emissions. Units 8 and 9 are running on standby mode, and two power generators under the units will be decommissioned in 2022. TLT Consultants was appointed to conduct the public hearings to make an environmental and health impact assessment report. EGAT … [Read more...] about Thailand upgrades largest coal-fired power plant
First solar power plant in Binh Dinh inaugurated
Scene at the inauguration ceremony (Photo: VNA) Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Cat Hiep solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Binh Dinh’s Phu Cat district on July 12, becoming the first of its kind in the south central coastal province to join the national grid. Invested by the French-based Quadran International company and Truong Thanh group of Vietnam, the facility worth over 1.03 trillion VND (44.29 million USD) spans more than 60ha. With 150,000 panels and a capacity of 49.5MWp, it can generate between 78 and 80 million kWh per year. During its test run from May 20 to date, Cat Hiep produced more than 7 million kWh of electricity, earning over 15 billion VND in revenue. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Quoc Dung hoped the operation of the plant will lead to the development of similar ones across Binh Dinh. He noted solar electricity will help enhance the capacity of the national grid, capitalize on renewable sources of energy, and add more to … [Read more...] about First solar power plant in Binh Dinh inaugurated
Coal-fired power plant development must come with environmental protection
A worker checks waste water treatment system of the Cọc Sáu Coal Mine in Cẩm Phả City, the northern province of Quảng Ninh. Experts confirm that coal-fired power plant must ensure environmental protection. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đông Phạm Trọng Thực, deputy director general of the Industrial Safety Technique and Environmental Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, talks to Công Thương (Trade and Commerce) newspaper on the national plan to develop coal-fired power plants What is the current state of Vietnamese coal power plants? Việt Nam has 25 coal power plants operating commercially. Their gas emissions, solid industrial waste and environmental issues have been closely monitored in accordance with Vietnamese standards issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE). Focus is placed on three main factors, namely suspended particulate matter, nitrogen … [Read more...] about Coal-fired power plant development must come with environmental protection
Plans to resurrect Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant
With the designed capacity of 1,200MW, Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant will supply 7.2 billion kWh to the national grid once it comes into operation, playing an important role in ensuring the national energy security. Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant would play an important role in ensuring the nation's energy security At a recent working session with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and leaders of the Thai Binh People’s Committee, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked authorities and investors to accelerate dealing with problems, especially difficulties in finance, at Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant so that construction can be resumed soon. The plant is expected to start operations in 2020. In order to reach this target, PetroVietnam will have to consider two major solutions. The first one would be for PetroVietnam to re-evaluate the effectiveness of the project, which will serve as the new basis for adding capital to complete the construction of the project. … [Read more...] about Plans to resurrect Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant