AC Energy, AMI wind project in Vietnam starts operations
BY LENIE LECTURA – NOVEMBER 18, 2021
from Business Mirror
AC Energy Corp. (ACEN) and AMI Renewables have announced the start of the commercial operations of their 252-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Quang Binh, Vietnam.
This is their third joint-venture project following the 50-MW Khanh Hoa and 30-MW Dak Lak solar farms that started operations in 2019. These two projects have since been contributing to Vietnam’s clean energy supply, according to ACEN.
“The 252 MW Quang Binh wind farm plays a critical role in helping Vietnam achieve its renewable energy target, and is a testament to our ability to execute large scale developments amidst challenging times,” said Patrice Clausse, ACEN Head of International Group.
AMI AC Renewable, the tandem between the two firms, also recently announced a plan for a pilot battery energy storage system in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.
“ACEN’s renewables growth continues to accelerate, and we are delighted to be part of Vietnam’s rapid development towards a more sustainable future,” added Clausse.
The wind farm is expected to produce 648 GWh per year, enough to power 270,000 homes and help avoid 580,000 tons of CO2 annually. Its wind turbines stand at 145 meters in hub height, which allows the optimization of wind energy production.
“We are fortunate to have strong support from the people and government of Quang Binh province, and to have completed the project on time. The project marks another important step towards AMI AC Renewables’ 1,000 MW renewables capacity target by 2025,” said Nguyen Nam Thang, AMI AC Renewables Board Director and CEO.
“To be part of Vietnam’s energy transition to a net zero future has been a privilege as well as a challenge, but we—AMI AC Renewables – are keen to follow to reach the goal.”
ACEN has about 2,600 MW of attributable capacity in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Australia. It aspires to be the largest listed renewables platform in
Southeast Asia, with a goal of reaching 5,000 MW of renewables capacity by 2025.
