Myaungtagar Solar Power Project (150 MW)

Status:
Project Concept Development
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2021-2022

Sectors

Solar energy

Project Description

The solar power project proposed to be located in Myaungtagar will supply electricity to the people in Yangon Region especially during the dry season. It will have an installed capacity of 150 megawatts (MW) and an average annual generation of 308 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This grid-connected solar power plant will use globally leading technologies, practices and experience in solar power development.

This 150-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.

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, innovativeness and competitiveness of the industrial sector.

Locations

Yangon Region

Total Project Cost

225.00M

Financing Type

Inviting Additional 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