Ialy Hydropower Company contributes more than 85 billion kWh to national grid

After 20 years of establishment (28/02/2000 – 28/02/2020), Ialy Hydropower Company of Vietnam Electricity has contributed a power capacity of more than 85.6 billion kWh to the national grid; At the same time, affirming the multi-goal strategic role, making an important contribution to the socio-economic development of the Central Highlands.

Ialy Hydropower Plant’s units always operate safely, stably, provide large power output to the system

Ialy Hydropower Company has been managing and operating 3 large hydropower plants on the Se San River: Ialy, Sesan 3 and Pleikrong with a total capacity of 1,080MW, total designed average power output of 5.31 billion kWh/year. Each year, the company contributes about VND1,000 billion to the budgets of Gia Lai and Kon Tum provinces.

Mr. Doan Tien Cuong - Director of Ialy Hydropower Company said, as of 26^th February 2020, the total power production of the three plants was over 85.6 billion kWh, making an important contribution along with Vietnam to supply power for the whole country.

In parallel with the task of generating power, the company always promotes the role of hydrological regulation, reduces floods in the rainy season; supplies water for the downstream areas in the dry season. This is a complex task, with the impact of many objective factors due to climate change and weather. In 20 years of operation and management, the company has always ensured safety for downstream areas and constructions.

“In the coming time, the company will face many challenges before the requirements of comprehensive innovation of the electricity sector. Therefore, the company continues to strengthen operating disciplines, improve management capacity to increase labour productivity, ensure absolute safety for construction items and generating units. At the same time, affirming the role and position of the leading flag on hydropower in the Central Region - Central Highlands”.

Ialy Hydropower Company has been managing and operating:

1. Ialy Hydropower Plant:

- Place: Sa Thay district, Kon Tum province and Chu Pah, Gia Lai province;

- Capacity: 720MW (4x180MW);

- Inaugurated: 2002

- Power output as of 26/02/2020: 65.72 billion kWh.

2: Se San 3 Hydropower plant:

- Place: Sa Thay district, Kon Tum province and Chu Pah, Gia Lai province;

- Capacity: 260MW (2x130MW);

- Inaugurated: 2006;

- Power output as of 26/02/2020: 15.82 billion kWh

3. Pleikrong Hydropower Plant: