A work coordination meeting on implementation of ongoing solar power plant projects was held at the meeting hall of the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw on 30 January, with the attendance of SAC Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Admiral Tin Aung San, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Electric Power and Energy Development Commission, SAC Member Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee General Nyo Saw, departmental heads and officials, and concerned persons from the companies implementing solar power plant projects.
The excerpts from remarks made by the Commission Chairman SAC Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Admiral Tin Aung San are as follows:
- The current electricity generation capacity of the nation has 28 hydropower plants, 27 gas-fired power plants and eight solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 6,371 MW.
- Some 12 power plants of hydro and gas-fired stations were destroyed due to destructive actions and natural disasters, and the capacity of power generation is low currently.
- Therefore, the electricity needs of the country are higher than before. The power-generation projects possibly using renewable energy resources will be implemented rapidly.
- There are ongoing solar power plant projects, four in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, three in Mandalay Region, one in Bago Region and one in Shan State, with a total installed capacity of 530 MW.
- Moreover, the ongoing hybrid (gas engine and solar) projects are being carried out one in Mandalay Region and one in Magway Region, with a total installed capacity of 496 MW.
- Therefore, the solar and hybrid projects can generate 1,026 MW. Efforts should be made to ensure the continued progress of these projects.
- The local and foreign investors in solar projects are urged to report on implementation of projects, their difficulties and delays in each project.
Next, concerned persons from the companies implementing solar power plant projects reported on measures being taken for solar power projects. After that, the Chairman of the Electric Power and Energy Development Commission and SAC Member General Nyo Saw remarked that the commission will analyze the situation based on the discussions, propose recommendations, and outline the next steps for the relevant ministries and organizations to collaborate and implement these strategies. The focus will be on increasing the nation’s electricity generation capacity to meet its growing needs. Companies were also encouraged to expedite their ongoing projects to increase electricity production swiftly, reports say.
Source: GNLM (31-1-2025)
- The current electricity generation capacity of the nation has 28 hydropower plants, 27 gas-fired power plants and eight solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 6,371 MW.
- Some 12 power plants of hydro and gas-fired stations were destroyed due to destructive actions and natural disasters, and the capacity of power generation is low currently.
- There are ongoing solar power plant projects, four in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, three in Mandalay Region, one in Bago Region and one in Shan State, with a total installed capacity of 530 MW.
- The solar and hybrid projects can generate 1,026 MW. Efforts should be made to ensure the continued progress of these projects.