Six solar power plants in operation, 13 under construction

According to the Ministry of Electric Power, a total of six solar power plants are being operated nationwide and 13 more solar power plants are under construction.
Currently, six solar power plants are producing 180 megawatts of electricity, and upon completion of the 13 solar power plants under construction, they will contribute more than 960 megawatts of electricity.
“Currently, there are three operating solar power plants in Thazi and Myittha of Mandalay Region. Additionally, there are three solar power plants in Pwintbyu, Minbu, and Sedoktara townships of Magway Region; six plants in Madaya, Kyaukse, Taungtha, and Thazi of Mandalay Region; three in the area of Nay Pyi Taw Council; two in Magway and Minbu townships of Magway Region; one plant in Shwegyin of Bago Region; and one in Ywangan township of Shan State. These will generate over 960 megawatts of electricity,” said an official.
The nation needs more than 3,600 megawatts of electricity, but only 2,800 megawatts can be produced. The nation’s need for electricity is increasing by 15 per cent annually and the current power production system generates 47.6 per cent of its energy from hydropower, 1.7 per cent from solar energy and 50.7 per cent from thermal energy.
To fulfil the yearly increase in demand for power, diesel, natural gas, and solar energy are used to produce electricity. In addition to thermal energy, renewable energy sources like hydro, wind, and solar power are used to generate electricity. — ASH/MKKS