Son La hydropower plant braces for full capacity

The Son La Hydropower Plant is expected to supply its maximum generator power to the national electricity grid by 2012.

Addressing the first 400MW turbine’s official operation, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stressed the significance of early operation of the first turbine and bringing the plant into operation two years ahead of schedule, saying this was not only profitable for the country but also ensures a steady supply of electricity for production and people’s life, especially in the dry-season months of 2011.


He attributed the achievements to the efforts of local authorities, support from thousands of local people who left their home to make way for the project, as well as the tireless efforts of thousands of workers at the plant.



“This shows great strength and a high degree of development in management, design, manufacture and installation by the local workers,” the PM said.

The second turbine of the Son La plant will be installed on Jan. 15 and preparations for the third turbine will be made two days later, said Director Nguyen The Trinh of the Vietnam Lilama Corporation’s Lilama joint stock company 10 branch in Son La province.


The branch aims to put the second and third turbines into operation on May 10 and October 20, respectively, while the fourth turbine is scheduled to be installed in late October this year.