The Loc Ninh 500 MW Solar Power Plant in Vietnam was fully connected to the national grid for power generation on Dec 22 and officially put into commercial operation on Dec 26.

Constructed by POWERCHINA Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, it is the largest single photovoltaic power plant project in Southeast Asia.

As one of the global economies that achieved economic growth during the COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnam has an increasing demand for energy consumption.

Staff members of POWERCHINA Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited celebrate the launch of commercial operations of the Loc Ninh 500 MW Solar Power Plant in Vietnam. [Photo/POWERCHINA]

It is estimated that by 2025, Vietnam's power demand will grow at an annual rate of 8.5 percent, and the power demand will reach 90,000 megawatts. The Loc Ninh project can provide more than 800 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity and achieve a reduction of more than 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

It will alleviate the local power shortage, improve the energy structure and provide strong support for local green development.

In recent years, POWERCHINA Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited has continuously promoted the shift to clean energy sources such as wind power and solar power generation in China. It has also worked to expand its brand influence in overseas markets to further promote the concept of green energy and green development to countries around the world.