Discover the most attractive wind power field in the West

Cánh đồng điện gió trên đất liền ở tỉnh Bạc Liêu. ẢNH: PHAN THANH CƯỜNG — Onshore wind farm in Bac Lieu province

Fishing under wind turbines, cycling through forests

Mr. Hoang Van Cuong, Director of 3 Projects (DA) Hoa Binh 1 Wind Power Plant (2 phases) and Hoa Binh 2, said that all 3 DAs are invested by Phuong Anh Construction and Trading Investment Company Limited. The complex of 3 DAs includes 39 wind turbines, with a total capacity of 150 MW and a total investment of 8,200 billion VND. The complex of 3 DAs was inaugurated and connected to the national grid in 2021, contributing to both providing electricity to ensure national energy security and developing the local socio -economy.

In addition, the company has taken advantage of the landscape of the offshore wind farm combined with protection and exploitation of eco -tourism on the mangrove canopy, turning this place into a unique and attractive tourist destination. At the same time, promoting the image of using clean energy combined with green tourism, friendly to the environment. This is also a positive signal for the tourism industry of Bac Lieu in particular and the Mekong Delta region in general.

Cánh đồng điện gió ven biển Bạc Liêu hấp dẫn du khách. ẢNH: PHAN THANH CƯỜNG — Bac Lieu coastal wind power field attracts tourists

According to Mr. Cuong, when coming to Hoa Binh 1 Wind Power Ecotourism Area, in addition to visiting the largest offshore wind power plant in Vietnam, visitors can participate in fishing activities under wind turbines, cycling through mangrove forests, and be introduced to the benefits of forests, as well as the potential dangers of climate change. Thereby spreading the message to visitors about the love for nature and the benefits of forest management and protection by coastal residents.

Started in September 2010, the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant Project has completed 2 phases, installing 62 wind turbines on an area of 1,300 hectares. Currently, the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant is implementing phase 3 with 71 turbines. This is the first wind power project built on the continental shelf in Southeast Asia. In 2019, the Bac Lieu wind power tourist destination was recognized as a typical tourist destination in the Mekong Delta region. To exploit and promote the potential of this tourist destination, Bac Lieu province calls on investors to build high-class resorts with entertainment services near the wind power field area. At the same time, build tours and routes connecting to nearby destinations such as: ancient longan garden, Xiem Can pagoda, Quan Am Phat Dai area, Truc Lam Zen Monastery... to increase more experiences for tourists.

Du khách tham quan Dự án nhà máy điện gió H.Hòa Bình 1, Bạc Liêu. ẢNH: PHAN THANH CƯỜNG — Tourists visit the Hoa Binh 1 Wind Power Plant Project, Bac Lieu

Expanding tourism space towards the sea

Mr. Ly Vy Trieu Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu, said that the whole province has 56 km of coastline stretching from the border of Soc Trang province to Ganh Hao estuary (Dong Hai district), a coastal mangrove ecosystem with an area of thousands of hectares, along with wind power projects, high-tech agricultural zones... This is the potential and strength for Bac Lieu to exploit, develop eco-tourism, resorts, visit wind power fields and experience the culture and life of coastal residents.

Du khách bơi xuồng tham quan rừng ngập mặn ven biển Bạc Liêu. ẢNH: TRẦN THANH PHONG — Tourists row a boat to visit the coastal mangrove forest of Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu province has 8 wind power plants operating on land and at sea. Bac Lieu is the province with the largest wind power - renewable energy project in the Mekong Delta and the third in the country. One of the remarkable results is that Bac Lieu has created conditions and encouraged investors in coastal wind power plant projects to combine tourism development at the foot of wind power plants through various types of services such as: sightseeing, cuisine, eco-tourism, etc. This is identified as a model to create unique tourism products and solve social problems, especially the problem of employment and improving the lives of coastal residents.

In addition, with the orientation of expanding tourism space towards the sea, Bac Lieu is making efforts to awaken the tourism potential under the forest canopy to contribute to diversifying the livelihoods of the people, helping tourists have interesting experiences from green products and services.