Vietnam Electricity Group proposes to invest in 1026 MW floating solar power and expand 2 250 MW hydropower plants

Attending the meeting were representatives of leaders of departments, branches and People's Committees of Chu Pah and Ia Grai districts.

Working session scene. Photo: Ha Duy

At the working session, the EVN delegation informed about the situation of power supply and investment in construction of power projects in Gia Lai . Accordingly, in the first 3 months of 2025, the total commercial electricity output of the whole province reached 451.2 million kWh; the maximum load capacity was 356 MW; the total capacity of power sources in the province was about 2,900 MW.

Currently in the province, the Group has just completed and connected to the grid the Ia Ly Hydropower Plant expansion project with a capacity of 360 MW with a total investment of VND 6,399 billion. The Group is researching and proposing to invest in 2 floating solar power projects on hydropower lakes with a total capacity of 1,026 MW, including: floating solar power on Ia Ly Lake (726 MW), floating solar power on Se San 4 Hydropower Lake (300 MW) and 2 projects to expand existing hydropower plants: Se San 3 Hydropower Plant Expansion Project (130 MW) and Se San 4 Hydropower Plant Expansion Project (120 MW).

Deputy General Director of Vietnam Electricity Group Pham Hong Phuong speaks at the meeting. Photo: Ha Duy

EVN representative proposed that the Provincial People's Committee continue to facilitate and support power units in investing in the construction of power projects according to the National Power Development Plan; report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to update and supplement to the Power Plan VIII the adjustment of 2 floating solar power projects on Ia Ly hydropower reservoir, Se San 4 hydropower reservoir and the Se San 3 Hydropower Plant Expansion Project and the Se San 4 Hydropower Plant Expansion Project; support compensation and site clearance as well as promote people to join hands to protect the safety of power grid projects.

Regarding EVN's recommendations and proposals, representatives of departments, branches and localities all support the projects proposed by the Group for investment; at the same time, they said that they will actively coordinate to update land use planning and annual land use plans; coordinate with power units in site clearance and route agreements for power projects invested by EVN. After the floating solar power projects on reservoirs are approved by the Prime Minister in the list of power source projects implemented in the adjustment of Power Plan VIII, the Department of Industry and Trade will advise the Provincial People's Committee to direct departments, branches and localities to guide and support EVN in implementing in accordance with the provisions of law.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Huu Que concluded at the meeting. Photo: Ha Duy

Concluding the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Huu Que suggested: In the investment proposal report, EVN must ensure that the projects do not overlap with other projects that have been implemented. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed Gia Lai province not to propose projects that exceed the targets set out in the VIII Power Plan, therefore, for these projects, the Provincial People's Committee will report and continue to submit and propose to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to update and supplement the VIII Power Plan.

The province's development orientation in the coming time is to develop renewable energy, high-tech agriculture and tourism, so the province strongly supports the development of these projects. However, the province also hopes that the Group will pay attention and support households who actively cooperate in site clearance for project construction, especially for the 3 resettlement villages in Ia Phi commune, Chu Pah district. It is recommended that EVN Group direct relevant agencies to prioritize Gia Lai when purchasing electricity.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/tap-doan-dien-luc-viet-nam-de-xuat-dau-tu-dien-mat-troi-noi-1026-mw-va-mo-rong-2-nha-may-thuy-dien-250mw-post318434.html