Biggest hydroelectric power plant’s new turbine commissioned
Thứ năm, 28/4/2011 | 10:55 GMT+7
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The second turbine of the Son La hydroelectric power plant in the northern mountainous province of Son La started generating power for the national grid on April 20.<br />
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) said that the second turbine is expected to ease power shortage during the dry season. <br />
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The third turbine of the plant is scheduled to generate electricity by the end of August 2011 and the other remaining turbines, in late 2012.<br />
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The first generator has generated 1.1 billion kWh since it was officially commissioned four months ago. <br />
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With six turbine groups and a combined capacity of 2,400 MW, Son La is the biggest hydroelectric power project in Vietnam and Southeast Asia with a total investment capital of some VND42 trillion, (US$2.1 billion).<br />
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The plant is expected to supply the economy with 10.2 billion kWh of power a year once it swings into full operation in 2012.<br />
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Source: Vietnam News