Duc Minh is a 19.1 MW solar power plant in Vietnam. Ranked #14 of 21 solar plants in Vietnam. Its 19.1 MW represents 1.18% of Vietnam's total solar capacity of 1,616 MW. The largest solar plant in Vietnam is Dau Tieng at 420 MW, making this facility 21.9 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Binh Nguyen (49 MW, Solar), Ca Du (2.6 MW, Hydro), and Nhà máy điện (0 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Binh Thuan Province, approximately 150 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
8 years old
Vietnam, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Duc Minh is a solar power plant producing approximately 30 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Vietnam- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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