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The first project is the Ta Nang wind power plant, which is expected to be implemented in Ta Nang and Da Quyn communes, with a designed capacity of about 100MW. The survey area for is up to 2,234 hectares and the investor has proposed connecting the plant via a newly built 220kV transformer station, linked by a nearly 30km transmission line to the existing 220kV Duc Trong substation.

The second undertaking, the Da Quyn wind farm, will have a capacity equivalent to 100MW and is to be located in Da Quyn commune, covering ​​3,837ha. The connection plan includes a 220kV transformer station built on site and a 220kV line about 8.8km long.

Lam Dong has significant potential for wind energy development, with just one currently operational wind power plant in the central highlands' province, located in Xuan Truong commune in Dalat city.

Envision Energy Singapore is also finalising procedures to begin construction of the 300-MW Envision Nam Po wind power plant in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Dien Bien in June. The company is aiming to have completed construction by the end of 2026.

The $420-million, 105-ha venture is set to connect to the 500kV Lai Chau transformer station via the 220kV power line in the northern mountainous region. It will feature 60 turbines of 5MW each, providing 900 million kWh per year on average.