Groundbreaking ceremony held for Risen Phu Yen WPP project (Son La province)

The Risen Phu Yen Wind Power Plant Project has a capacity of 80 MW, with a total investment capital of VND 2,941 billion, an operating period of 50 years, and a land use area of approximately 46.4 hectares. The project is located across Muong Coi and Phu Yen communes. It will use wind turbines supplied by Shanghai Electric, featuring high wind resource utilization efficiency and stable operation under the specific mountainous terrain conditions of the region.

The project is expected to be completed and commence commercial operation in Q3 2028. Once operational, it is expected to supply more than 250 million kWh of electricity annually to the national power system, making a positive contribution to Vietnam’s green energy transition goals and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

At the same time, the project is expected to become a new driver for local economic development by promoting transport infrastructure, creating jobs, supporting auxiliary services, and increasing budget revenues for Son La Province.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Risen Phu Yen Wind Power Plant Project, June 11, 2026. Source: Son La Newspaper.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Chairman of the Son La Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Viet said that the project’s groundbreaking marks the outcome of a very special journey - a journey that was short in terms of time, but long in terms of the efforts, responsibility, and determination of the entire political system.

Specifically, on April 16, 2026, the investor officially submitted an application for approval of the investment policy. Immediately afterward, Son La’s provincial departments and agencies entered a period of urgent, continuous, and highly responsible coordination. In less than 50 days, the entire appraisal process was completed in accordance with regulations.

Working teams directly inspected the current status of forests, land conditions, and the project area’s terrain. Relevant departments closely coordinated to collect and process feedback from 12 related agencies. The investor also seriously supplemented and completed the investment dossier through multiple rounds of clarification and review.

On June 2, 2026, the Standing Committee of the Son La Provincial Party Committee reached a consensus on the investment policy. Just three days later, the Son La Provincial People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1399, officially approving the investment policy and recognizing the investor.

Exactly one week after the decision was issued, the groundbreaking ceremony was held./.