Japanese group eyes solar energy plant in Binh Phuoc
Officials of the southern province of Binh Phuoc on January 25 discussed a solar energy plant project with representatives of the Asia Infonet INC of Japan’s AIN Group.
Officials of the southern province of Binh Phuoc on January 25 discussed a solar energy plant project with representatives of the Asia Infonet INC of Japan’s AIN Group (Photo: VNA)
Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Officials of the southern province ofBinh Phuoc on January 25 discussed a solar energy plant project withrepresentatives of the Asia Infonet INC of ไJapan’s AIN Group.
The project is expected to be built on an area of 54ha at the Becamex -Binh Phuoc industrial and urban complex. At the meeting, Asia Infonet INC’s General Director Tsuyoshi Sai saidthe company has experience in solar energy development in Japan. He also notedthe great potential for solar energy in Binh Phuoc. The general director hoped to know more about procedures to carry out theproject as soon as possible, particularly legal procedures to connect the plantwith the national grid and sell electricity at the IP. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Loi said BinhPhuoc backs the company’s intention and will create favourable conditions forthe prompt implementation of the project. He also asked relevant agencies to helpthe Japanese investor complete procedures in the first quarter. Binh Phuoc holds huge advantage to foster solar energy projects, withan average of 2,700 sunshine hours per year. The province has given priority tosolar energy development and is calling for investors in this sector.-VNA
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Officials of the southern province of Binh Phuoc on January 25 discussed a solar energy plant project with representatives of the Asia Infonet INC of Japan’s AIN Group (Photo: VNA) 
