Kun PV Power + Agriculture and PV Power + Hydro Project (40 MW)

Status:
Project Concept Development
Start:
FY2021-2022
End:
FY2022-2023

Sectors

Hydro-electric power plants

Project Description

The proposed project is located on the west side of Kun Hydropower Station in Phyu Township, Bago Region. The installed capacity of the Kun Solar PV Power + Agriculture, and Solar PV Power + Hydropower Project is 40 MW and its average annual generation is 92 gigawatt hours (GWh).

This project that will be connected to the national grid after completion will supply electricity to the people in Bago Region especially during the summer season; and use globally leading technologies, and environmentally and socially safe practices in PV power and hydropower 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. It is aligned with the Government’s strategy of developing and enhancing the role of the private sector in the economy.

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

Bago Region

Total Project Cost

42.93M

Financing Type

Private Sector Financing

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Electric Power Planning, Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

Contact Detail

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