Myanmar Project Bank

Wartaya PV Power + Agriculture Project (100 MW) (Phase 1 (30 MW), Phase 2 (70 MW))

Project Factsheet
Status:
New
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2021-2022

Sectors

Solar energy

Project Description

The proposed power and agriculture project involves establishment of a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Hlaingtharyar Township, Yangon Region, which is approximately 10.5 kilometers away from the downtown of Yangon City. It will have an installed capacity of 100 megawatts (MW) and average annual generation of 221 gigawatt hours (GWh).

This project that will be connected to the national grid after completion will supply electricity to the people in Yangon Region especially during the summer season; and use globally leading technologies, practices and experience in PV power development.

The on-grid project aims to contribute to fulfillment of Myanmar’s rapidly growing electricity demand, and facilitate achievement of the target electrification of the whole country by the year 2029-2030.

Project Expected Benefits

The project will not only promote clean and affordable energy using natural resources but also create job opportunities for the local people during construction stage until operation stage; improve social, economic and educational status; and raise living standards. Aside from supporting achievement of solar targets, it is expected to enhance productivity of the agriculture sector and improve income of farmers whose normal farming activities will continue below the solar panels.

Locations

Yangon Region

Total Project Cost

106.07M

Financing Type

Private Sector Financing

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Electric Power Planning, Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

  • Pillar 1:
    Peace & Stability
  • Pillar 2:
    Prosperity & Partnership
  • Pillar 3:
    People & Planet
  • Goal 1
  • Peace, National Reconciliation, Security & Good Governance
  • Goal 2
  • Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic Management
  • Goal 3
  • Job Creation & Private Sector Led Growth                           
  • Goal 4
  • Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century Society
  • Goal 5
  • Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

Contact Detail

Mi Mi Khaing
Director General / Department of Electric Power Planning (DEPP), Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE)
depmmk@gmail.com