Indian group proposes to build solar power in Bình Phước

August 17, 2017 - 19:30

The committee vice chairman Huỳnh Thị Hằng said the provincial authorities will facilitate the plant’s development.

With high heat radiation and long sunshine hours, Bình Phước has favourable conditions for solar power development. — VNS
Viet Nam News

BÌNH PHƯỚC — India’s Hero Future Energies Asia Pte.Ltd on Wednesday proposed developing a solar power project in the southern province of Bình Phước.

During a working session with the provincial People’s Committee, the company pledged to implement the project within three months after receiving an investment licence.

The committee vice chairman Huỳnh Thị Hằng said provincial authorities would facilitate the plant’s development. However, she noted that solar power projects with capacity of under 50 MW are approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade while those with capacity of more than 50 MW need the Prime Minister’s approval.

Director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Anh Hoàng highlighted the province’s high heat radiation and long sunshine hours, good conditions for solar power. — VNS

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