Voith Wins Order for Vietnam’s Bac Ai Pumped Storage Project
Representatives of EVN, Voith and POWERCHINA at the contract signing ceremony for the Bac Ai pumped storage hydropower project. (Image source: Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA)
Located in Khánh Hòa Province, the Bac Ai pumped storage hydropower plant will have an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, with four 300 MW units. As Vietnam’s first pumped storage hydropower project, Bac Ai is included in the country’s Power Development Plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. This project represents an important step in the development of Vietnam’s energy infrastructure and energy transition.
Scope of Supply
As consortium leader, Voith Hydro Shanghai will lead the core electromechanical equipment package for the Bac Ai project. The scope covers pump-turbines, motor-generators, and governor, excitation and control systems.
“The Bac Ai project is a landmark in Vietnam’s energy transition. This award underscores Voith’s technological strength and global project experience in large-scale pumped storage,” said Steve Lewis, President & CEO, Voith Hydro China & APA. “Together with EVN and our partners, we will bring Voith’s technology and project capabilities to the Bac Ai project and support the development of a more flexible and reliable power system in Vietnam.”
During the signing, the EVN chairman and representatives of the consortium discussed the Bac Ai project and future cooperation. The parties agreed to maintain close communication and collaboration as the project moves forward. EVN also outlined its future investment plans for power generation and grid infrastructure and expressed interest in exploring further opportunities with its partners.
Source: Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA
