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.