Taungoo, Tharyargone, Thephyu, Kamarnat and Minhla Solar Power Project (150 MW)

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

Sectors

Solar energy

Project Description

The proposed project involves establishment of a solar power plant in Taungoo, Tharyargone, Thephyu, Kamarnat and Minhla, Bago Region. It will have an installed capacity of 150 megawatts (MW) and average annual generation of 308 gigawatt hours (GWh).

This grid-connected solar PV power plant will supply electricity to the people in Bago Region especially during the dry season; and use globally leading technologies, practices and experience in solar power development.

The 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 will also help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

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. It is also expected to enhance productivity of the industrial sector and competitiveness of the private sector.

Locations

Bago Region

Total Project Cost

225.00M

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

Tint Lwin Oo
Director / (Hydro & Renewable Energy Planning Branch),Ministry of Electricity and Energy
tintlwinoo204@gmail.com