May 13, 2020 | 20:30 (GMT+7)
Biggest wind farm in Vietnam
PANO - As the symbol of the clean energy industry in Vietnam, the wind farm in Bac Lieu is a famous tourist destination.
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Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city is considered the biggest wind power project in Vietnam. This is also the first wind farm in Southeast Asia built on the continental shelf with 62 coastal turbines. |
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From the shore, tourists can see dozens of turbines rotating in the wind. The plant is in its third stage of construction. Once completed, it will have 133 turbine towers and a total capacity of 241.2MW |
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The two local girls often visit the farm at the weekend for nice shots. |
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In early 2019, the wind farm was recognized by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association as a tourist spot and now attracts a lot of visitors. |
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Each-General-Electrics-produced turbine has a capacity of nearly 1.6MW. The turbine tower is 80m in height, 4m in diameter, and over 200 tons in weight. |
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Each blade is 42 meter long and made of special plastic. It can automatically shut down during a storm to avoid being damaged. |
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Tourists can see giant turbines on the skyline. A ticket to explore this farm costs only VND 30,000. |
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This environment-friendly farm is a new symbol of Bac Lieu, making great contributions to the local development. |
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Towers and turbines on the coast. Inside is a protective forest, creating a green and pure setting. |
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Just 10km from Bac Lieu city, this farm deserves a visit. |
Source: Vnexpress
Translated by Mai Huong