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Recently, the final blade of turbine WA419 was successfully connected to its hub, completing the installation of all 133 wind turbines for the 600 MW Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos, led by POWERCHINA. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the project, paving the way for the full-capacity grid connection and eventual handover.
Since construction commenced in March 2023, POWERCHINA has navigated various challenges through meticulous planning, effective coordination, and careful scheduling of equipment transport and installation. The use of BIM digital simulation technology allowed for risk prediction and workflow optimization. The successful, safe, and efficient installation of all turbines sets a new technical standard for mountain wind power projects in Southeast Asia.
Located in Sekong and Attapeu provinces in southern Laos, the Monsoon Wind Power Project is the country’s first wind farm and the largest single wind power project in Southeast Asia. It is also Asia’s first cross-border power transmission new energy initiative. The project, with a total installed capacity of 600 MW, comprises 133 wind turbines, each rated at 4.5 MW, a booster station, and a 500 kV transmission line.
The project is 96% complete, with Zones I and II, which contain 66 turbines, having already passed grid connection tests and 72-hour reliability operations with the Vietnamese grid as of April 2. The project not only supports Laos’ renewable energy goals but also creates numerous local jobs and contributes to the regional economy, highlighting POWERCHINA’s capabilities in executing large-scale international renewable energy projects.
