Voith wins order for Vietnam’s Bac Ai pumped storage project
A consortium comprising Voith Hydro Shanghai Ltd. and POWERCHINA Zhongnan Engineering Corporation has secured the core electromechanical equipment package for the Bac Ai pumped storage hydropower project and signed the contract with Vietnam Electricity (EVN). Voith Hydro Shanghai is the consortium leader.
Located in Khanh Hoa Province, the Bac Ai pumped storage hydropower plant will have an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, with four 300 MW units. As Vietnam’s first pumped storage hydropower project, Bac Ai is included in the country’s Power Development Plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. This project represents an important step in the development of Vietnam’s energy infrastructure and energy transition.
As consortium leader, Voith Hydro Shanghai will lead the core electromechanical equipment package for the Bac Ai project. The scope covers pump-turbines, motor-generators, and governor, excitation and control systems.
“The Bac Ai project is a landmark in Vietnam’s energy transition. This award underscores Voith’s technological strength and global project experience in large-scale pumped storage,” said Steve Lewis, President and CEO of Voith Hydro China & APA. “Together with EVN and our partners, we will bring Voith’s technology and project capabilities to the Bac Ai project and support the development of a more flexible and reliable power system in Vietnam”
During the signing, the EVN chairman and representatives of the consortium discussed the Bac Ai project and future cooperation. The parties agreed to maintain close communication and collaboration as the project moves forward. EVN also outlined its future investment plans for power generation and grid infrastructure and expressed interest in exploring further opportunities with its partners.
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