Vinh Long strives to become major clean energy hub

Vinh Long has identified industry and energy as one of three economic pillars to achieve development.

- By Huy Tu

The Mekong Delta province aims to generate 922MW of wind power by the end of 2026 while completing infrastructure, logistics services, economic zones, and urban areas. These efforts will create new resources for the province to reach high growth.

Vinh Long boasts a 130-km coastline stretching along nine major river estuaries that flow into the East Sea. This creates an ideal condition for the development of different kinds of renewable energy, especially wind and solar power. The province’s average wind speed and solar radiation are among the high levels in the region. With such advantages, Vinh Long has attracted numerous local and foreign investors.

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, as of the end of March, the province has 15 wind power ventures in commercial operation with a total capacity of 650MW, including 13 ventures fully operational and two initiatives partially operational.

In 2025, the wind power plants maintain stable operation, reaching about 95 per cent of their designed capacity. In 2025 alone, the total power generation and supply to the grid amounted to 1.521 billion kWh, contributing $11.54 million in VAT to the state budget.