Construction of the scheme in Myanmar will begin in the first quarter of 2016.
鈥淓lectricity is an urgent priority in Myanmar and has serious implications on economic and social progress,鈥� said Ric O鈥機onnell, international renewable energy director at Black & Veatch. 鈥淎s solar facilities can be built rapidly, it is an excellent alternative to quickly add power to the grid and ensure meaningful impacts on quality of life.鈥�
The plant will generate up to 220MWp (megawatts peak) power and is located in Minbu in the Magway region.聽 At present, more than 75% of Myanmar鈥檚 population has no access to electricity of any form.
"The plant supports the Myanmar Government鈥檚 aim to increase electricity production from the present 2,500 MW to 30,000 MW by 2030,鈥� said Pitak Wangvarangkoon, who was recently appointed as general manager of Black & Veatch鈥檚 business in Myanmar.聽