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.
Yangon Region
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| 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. |
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| 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. | ||
| Implementing Government Agency | Department of Electric Power Planning, Ministry of Electricity and Energy | Donors | — |
| Total Project Cost | $ 225.00M | ||
| လုပ်ငန်းအဆင့် | — | Implementation Period | FY2020-2021 - FY2021-2022 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electricity and Energy | ||
| Location |
Yangon Region
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| Sector Categories | Solar energy | ||
| Contact |
Mi Mi Khaing Director General / Department of Electric Power Planning (DEPP), Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) Ministry of Electricity and Energy 067 3410203 depmmk@gmail.com |
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