Tens of wind power projects to be operational in Quang Tri
As many as 22 wind power projects with a combined capacity of 907 MW are set to be put into operation in the central province of Quang Tri by year end.
As many as 22 wind power projects with a combined capacity of 907 MW are set to be put into operation in the central province of Quang Tri by the year end. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – As many as 22 wind power projects with a combined capacity of 907 MW are set to be put into operation in the central province of Quang Tri by year end.
To meet the deadline, the locality has urged project investors to speed up the construction, while pushing ahead with the maintenance of National Highway 9 and other routes to facilitate project equipment transportation.
The local Department of Industry and Trade has also suggested the provincial People’s Committee instruct relevant agencies and units to swiftly remove bottlenecks to site clearance.
As of January, the Ministry of Industry and Trade had approved 31 wind power projects in Quang Tri to date, with an accumulative capacity of 1,177 MW, of which seven are under construction.
Earlier, Huong Linh 1 and 2 wind power projects in the province came into service, significantly contributing to local budget collection.
Apart from projects that had received the green light of the ministry, Quang Tri has tens of others that are under study with a total capacity exceeding 3,600 MW.
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As many as 22 wind power projects with a combined capacity of 907 MW are set to be put into operation in the central province of Quang Tri by the year end. (Photo: VNA)
