The solar power project proposed to be located in Chauk, Taungtwingyi and Tanyaung will supply electricity to the people in Magway Region especially during the dry season. It will have an installed capacity of 100 megawatts (MW) and an average annual generation of 205 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This grid-connected solar power plant will use globally leading technologies, practices and experience in solar power development.

This 100-MW on-grid solar power 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.