Vietnam approves 452 MW floating solar project in Dak Lak

Vietnam has approved the first phase of a 452 MW floating solar power plant project in the Dak Lak province. Located on the Ea Sup Thuong reservoir, the project is expected to cost approximately 355 million USD.

The facility will cover roughly 527 hectares, with 524 hectares situated on the water surface. Technical infrastructure includes floating solar panels, inverters, a 35 kV collection system, and a 35/220 kV transformer station equipped with two 250 MVA transformers. To connect to the national grid, a 6-kilometer, double-circuit 220 kV transmission line will be constructed to link with the Krong Buk transformer station.

The project will also incorporate a battery energy storage system, though specific capacity details have not been disclosed. The investment is planned with a 20 percent equity contribution from investors and 80 percent from other sources. The facility is targeted to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2028.