On the morning of May 19, Can Tho officially broke ground on two wind power plant projects with a combined investment of approximately VND 24 trillion, marking the 136th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2026).

The Soc Trang 4 Wind Power Project will be developed in Vinh Chau Ward, Can Tho, with a designed capacity of 350MW and 56 wind turbines. The project has a total investment of VND 14.5 trillion and will be built across more than 1,200 hectares of coastal and offshore land. Once completed, the plant is expected to generate between 1.1 and 1.3 billion kWh of electricity annually for the national power grid.

Meanwhile, the Phu Cuong 1A and 1B Wind Power Complex, including a 220kV substation, is being developed in Lai Hoa Commune with a capacity of 200MW and a total investment of nearly VND 9.14 trillion.

Truong Canh Tuyen, Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee, stated that under the city’s power development plan through 2030, Can Tho is expected to have 56 power generation projects, including 30 wind power projects with a combined capacity of approximately 2,785MW.

To date, Can Tho has approved investment policies for 20 wind power projects. Among them, nine wind farms are already in commercial operation, three projects are under construction, eight are completing procedures to qualify for construction, and ten projects are currently selecting investors.

According to Tuyen, once operational, these projects will provide a substantial source of green energy for the national power grid, helping reduce emissions, protect sustainable ecosystems, and create jobs for local workers.

He also requested investors and contractors to uphold their responsibilities and strictly comply with investment and construction regulations to ensure the projects achieve the highest quality standards, maintain absolute safety, and stay on schedule.

Local departments and authorities were instructed to proactively resolve difficulties and create favorable conditions for investors to implement the projects according to plan.

Source: Bao Tien Phong