of clean energy provided to the grid on average annually, promoting renewable energy development in the country
boosting local economies
on average annually, by providing an alternative to the burning of fossil fuels
The Nam Chim Hydro Power Project involves the construction and operation of a two-unit hydropower plant which is located on Nam Chim stream in Xim Vang commune, Bac Yen district, Son La province, Vietnam. The installed capacity of this project and estimated annual gross power generation is 16 MW and 62,500 MWh , respectively. Main structures of the project activity consist of a reservoir, dam, water intake, penstock, power house and discharge channel. Prior to the implementation of the project activity, electricity in Vietnam is mainly generated from fossil fuel sources and is solely distributed to consumers via the unique national electricity grid. The project’s purpose is to generate and to supply renewable electricity to the national grid. The net electricity generated from this project (annual estimated output of 61,875 MWh ) will be supplied to the national grid via a new constructed 110 kV transmission line.
Estimated to generate 62,500 MWh of electricity annually the project sends energy through a newly constructed 110 kV transmission line directly to the national grid, providing energy stability to local communities previously affected by frequent power outages. As an alternative to the country’s traditional fossil fuel sources, hydro power additionally contributes towards cutting the country’s GHGs and accelerating it towards a renewable energy future.
