Vinh Long prioritizes cooperation in developing renewable energy sector

On September 5, the People's Committee of Vinh Long province worked with the Danish Embassy delegation in Vietnam on investment cooperation opportunities, especially in the field of renewable energy.

At the working session, Chairman of the People's Committee of Vinh Long province Lu Quang Ngoi said that the province has many advantages in developing high-tech agriculture , agricultural processing industry, renewable energy, eco-cultural tourism and projects associated with sustainable development and climate change adaptation.

In particular, with the advantage of more than 130 km of coastline, Vinh Long aims to become a clean energy center on the southern coast.

According to the approved plan until 2030, the province has a total capacity of 9,127 MW of power sources, including: 4 thermal power plants with a capacity of 4,498 MW, 52 wind power projects with a total capacity of 4,179 MW, 5 solar power projects with a capacity of 339 MW, along with 4 biomass power plants and 4 waste-to-energy projects. Currently, the whole province is operating 4 types of power sources with a total capacity of 5,422 MW.

Vinh Long province is calling for investment and prioritizing cooperation with Danish partners in the following areas: Green agriculture; renewable energy; education and training; healthcare; logistics and eco-tourism... these are also the strengths of Danish partners.

The province is committed to creating all favorable conditions for Danish businesses and investors to come and learn, cooperate and implement projects in the locality.

In addition, through the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, Vinh Long province hopes to establish direct links between the province and Danish localities, organizations and businesses in the coming time.

Mr. Nicolai Prytz - Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam said that as the first country in the world to install a commercial offshore wind farm more than three decades ago, Denmark has become a true pioneer in wind energy. By 2024, wind energy will account for 55% of Denmark's electricity production.

Denmark's success stems from effective energy policies, close cooperation between government, industry and citizens, a constant focus on innovation and integration of future technologies.

This has positioned Denmark as a global wind energy hub, as well as having world-leading companies in all stages of wind energy development.

Vinh Long province has great potential in the field of renewable energy as the province has significant wind resources. Therefore, Danish companies in sustainable energy solutions are looking for investment opportunities in this area of the province.

Mr. Jason Chua - Vice President, Head of Regional Development for Greater Asia, Vestas Development Company said, Vestas is a Danish company and a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

The company has been operating in the wind energy sector for over 40 years and has installed over 188 GW of wind turbine projects worldwide. In Vietnam, Vestas has installed 35 projects with a total capacity of 1.6 GW, making a significant contribution to the renewable energy landscape.

Vestas Company wishes to seek investment opportunities in the wind energy sector of Vinh Long province, such as: Preliminary survey and assessment of potential and implementation of wind measurement; completion of necessary studies to assess potential, pre-feasibility report; development of investment proposals to serve the process of selecting investors and implementing the project./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/vinh-long-uu-tien-hop-tac-phat-trien-linh-vuc-nang-luong-tai-tao-post1060112.vnp