Chinese giant Envision Energy eyes two wind power projects in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

By Minh Hue
Sun, April 13, 2025 | 8:00 am GMT+7

Envision Energy Singapore Pte. Ltd. (EES) has proposed developing two wind power projects with a total capacity of 200 MW in Lam Dong province, as part of its parent company’s billion-dollar wind power journey in Vietnam.

In its proposal to the provincial People's Committee, the company, a member of Chinese multinational corporation Envision Energy, said the 100MW Ta Nang wind power plant will be located in Ta Nang and Da Quyn communes in Duc Trong district.

The survey area for this project covers up to 2,234 hectares. For national grid connection, EES proposed constructing a 220 kV substation at the plant, along with a nearly 30-kilometer transmission line connecting to the Duc Trong 220 kV substation.

The Da Quyn wind power plant, with an expected capacity of 100 MW, will be located on a 3,837-hectare site in Da Quynh commune.

The proposed connection plan includes building a local 220 kV substation and constructing an 8.8-kilometer 220 kV transmission line to link with the Tuy Hoa-Ta Nang wind power plant’s 220 kV transmission line.

Envision designs and manufactures wind turbines, energy storage systems, green hydrogen products, and AIoT platforms. Photo courtesy of the company.

Envision designs and manufactures wind turbines, energy storage systems, green hydrogen products, and AIoT platforms. Photo courtesy of the company.

With favorable natural conditions – highland terrain and consistent, stable winds – Duc Trong district is said to have great potential for wind power development, making it an ideal location for Envision Energy to mark another milestone in its billion-dollar wind energy journey in Vietnam.

However, this is just the initial stage of the project development process. Procedures related to power planning, environmental impact assessments, grid connection agreements, and investment mobilization still need to be completed in the coming period.

Billion-dollar journey in Vietnam

Envision Energy is one of the world's leading names in the field of renewable energy and smart technology. Headquartered in Shanghai, it currently operates a series of research and development (R&D) centers in advanced countries such as the U.S., Germany, Denmark, France, and the UK.

In Vietnam, Envision Energy has begun to expand its investment activities with many large-scale projects. In addition to the two proposals in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, the company also plans to implement the Envision Nam Po wind power plant project in the northwestern Vietnam province of Dien Bien, with a total capacity of up to 300 MW.

This project has a total investment of about $420 million, expected to start construction in June 2025. Once put into operation in late 2026, the plant will provide about 900 million kWh of electricity per year - a significant contribution to energy security for the northwestern region.

In 2018, Envision Energy planned to invest about $660 million in a 9.2-hectare wind power project in Soc Trang province, with a designed capacity of 300 MW, as part of the strategy to tap the potential of coastal wind energy in the Mekong Delta region.

In 2021, the group won bids for five wind power projects in Soc Trang, Quang Tri, Bac Lieu and Dak Nong provinces, with a total capacity of up to 412 MW.

In addition to power generation projects, Envision Energy is also aiming to develop green industrial park models, associated with the goal of net zero emissions. In the central province of Ninh Thuan, the group has proposed developing a net-zero industrial park, combining on-site renewable energy sources to sustainably operate the industrial production chain.

Recently, Envision Energy has obtained a letter of approval for a 500 MW offshore wind power project in Vietnam, marking a new step forward in its strategic plan in Vietnam, as well as in the Southeast Asian market.

As of early 2025, Envision Energy had been implementing or proposing at least eight large and small projects in Vietnam, with a total estimated capacity of 1,212 MW and a total investment of more than $1.08 billion.

This group is currently one of the most active foreign investors in the renewable energy sector in Vietnam, especially in wind power.

With a long coastline, stable wind speeds and a strong commitment to reducing emissions from the government, Vietnam is currently considered one of the most attractive offshore wind power markets in Southeast Asia. This advantage has attracted the participation of a series of international energy corporations, including Envision Energy.

According to a Envision Energy leader, expanding investment in the Vietnamese market is not only aimed at economic profit but also demonstrates a long-term vision of building a zero-emission energy ecosystem, making a practical contribution to the sustainable development strategy of Vietnam and the world.

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