Revision of National Power Development Master Plan

The Prime Minister has just approved the Revised Power Development Master Plan for 2011-2020 period with vision to 2030 (Decision No. 455/QD-TTg dated 18 March 2016).

The goal of the Master Plan is to meet the power demand for socio-economic development of the country with average GDP growth rate of about 7.0% per year in the period 2016-2030.

Accordingly, accelerating the development of power generation from renewable energy (hydroelectric, wind power, solar power, biomass power, etc.) will gradually increase the proportion of power produced from renewable energy sources in the structure of power generation.

According to Revised Master Plan for  2011-2020 period, Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant will be expanded. Photo : Huyen Thuong

The priority is given to the development of hydropower resources, especially the multi-purpose hydropower projects (for flood control, water supply, power generation) and  the study to put the pumped storage power station in operation conforming with the development of the national power system in order to improve the operational efficiency.  

The total capacity of the hydropower resources (including small-sized and medium-sized hydropower and pumped storage power plants)  is from nearly 17,000 MW currently to about 21,600 MW by 2020, approximately 24,600 MW by 2025 (pumped storage power plant of  1,200 MW) and about 27,800 MW in 2030 (pumped storage power plant of  2,400 MW). Power produced from hydropower sources represents about 29.5% in 2020, about 20.5% in 2025 and about 15.5% in 2030.

The total power capacity shall be increased: wind power from current 140 MW  to about 800 MW in 2020, about 2,000 MW in  2025 and about 6,000 MW in 2030.

Accelerating the development of solar power sources including sources installed on the ground and scattered sources mounted on the house roof,  bringing the total solar power capacity from the current negligible rate up to about 850 MW in 2020, about 4,000 MW in 2025 and about 12,000 MW by 2030. The percentage of production from solar energy is  about 0.5% in 2020, about 1.6% in 2025 and about 3.3% in 2030.

Developing thermal power plants at an appropriate rate in relation with the supply capacity and locations of fuel sources. In particular, the maximum exploitation of local coal resources will be implemented for the development of thermal power plants, especially the local coal will be used for the thermal power plants in the North.  By 2020, the total capacity of thermal power plants will be about 26,000 MW, powered produced at about 131 billion kWh, accounting for 49.3% of the produced power and consuming  approximately 63  million tons of coal; By 2025, the total capacity will be about 45,800 MW, power produced at nearly 220 billion kWh, making up about 55% of the produced power, consuming about 95 million tons of coal. Due to limited domestic coal resources, it is necessary to build several thermal power plants in the Power Centres such as Duyen hai, Song Hau, Long Phu, Long An using imported coal.  

Developing nuclear power plants to ensure stable power supply in the future when the primary source of energy in the country is exhausted. The first unit of the nuclear power plant will be put into operation in 2028. In 2030, the capacity of nuclear power plants will be 4,600 MW, producing about 32.5 billion kWh, accounting for 5.7% of produced power.

Regarding the grid development, the power grid will be  gradually built and upgraded, meeting all technical requirements of the transmission system; by 2020 meeting N-1 standard for main equipment and meeting all quality standard as regulated.

Overcoming the overloaded, blockage and low voltage quality situation of the transmission system, ensuring a more reliable power supply to the load centers. The 500 kV transmission system will be continually developed from major power centres to the load centers, connect the regional power system of the country and interconnect with neighbouring countries.   

220 kV transmission grid will be developed in structure of dual-loop circuits. The substations in  high load density areas shall ensure a reasonable design to gain a flexible operation. Study is to be conducted for building 220/22 kV GIS substations, unmanned substations and underground substations in the load centers. Application of smart grid to transmission will be implemented. 

Total investment for grid and generation development   (excluding BOT power plants) for the period 2016-2030 will be approximately VND 3,206,652 billion (equivalent to USD 148 billion).

The Decision is as per the file attached.

QD_1201_QD_BCT%20nam%202016.pdf


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