Wind power on Highland region

The Central Highlands region of Vietnam, which includes provinces like Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông, Kon Tum, and Lâm Đồng, is becoming a significant hub for wind power development due to its favorable wind conditions. Here’s an overview of the wind power development in this region:

1. Đắk Lắk Province:
   • Ea Nam Wind Power Project: This is one of the largest wind farms in Vietnam, with a total capacity of 400 MW. It is located in Ea H’leo District and developed by Trungnam Group​(Power Technology
     )​(Trungnam Group). The project contributes over 1.1 billion kWh of clean electricity annually.
   • AMI AC Đắk Lắk Wind Power: This project includes two phases with a combined capacity of 203 MW and is located in Cư M’gar district​(Global Energy Monitor).
2. Đắk Nông Province:
   • Dak N’Drung 1, 2, 3 Wind Farms: These projects are operated by Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., with a total capacity of 300 MW​(PPL
     )​(Power Technology).
   • Nam Binh and Dak Hoa Projects: These 80 MW wind farms in Đắk Song district were connected to the grid in 2021​(Vietreader).
3. Gia Lai Province:
   • Hung Hai Gia Lai Wind Power Plant: A 96 MW plant that started commercial operation in 2023, developed by Hung Hai Group​(Power Technology).
   • HBRE Chu Prong Wind Farm: This 50 MW project was the first wind farm in Gia Lai and is operated by Super Energy Corporation​(ATS JSC).
   • Ia Bang Wind Farm: A 50 MW project managed by Gia Lai Electricity JSC​(Global Energy Monitor).
   • Ia Le 1 Wind Power Plant: A 100 MW project expected to produce over 320 GWh annually​(Vietnam Energy Online).