On 7 November 2026, construction began on the Van Canh 2 wind farm in Van Canh and Canh Lien communes, Gia Lai province. The project has a design capacity of 180 MW and total investment of VND7,700 billion (VND7.7 trillion). Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and Gia Lai People's Committee Chairman Pham Anh Tuan attended the ceremony.
The project is expected to add clean power to the grid and support economic development in the province's mountainous areas.
Gia Lai on the renewable energy map
The project is part of the National Power Development Plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, and the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII. Under the plan, Gia Lai's renewable energy capacity is set at about 9,657 MW by 2035.
- The province has 85 renewable energy projects in commercial operation, with total capacity of 4,271 MW.
- It also has more than 100 potential renewable projects with combined capacity of over 32,000 MW.
These figures show Gia Lai is one of the localities with large wind and solar potential, and already has a significant operating base.
What it means for the power sector and businesses
The groundbreaking took place on the same day the National Assembly adopted the 2027 socio-economic plan, which calls for sufficient electricity supply in all situations and faster power projects. New generation projects such as Van Canh 2 help meet rising power demand alongside high growth targets, while supporting the green energy transition.
For the domestic supply chain, large wind projects typically create demand for construction and installation, oversized cargo transport, electrical equipment and transmission infrastructure. The source did not state the project's completion or operation date.
Key takeaways
- The Van Canh 2 wind farm (Gia Lai) broke ground on 7 November 2026: 180 MW design capacity, VND7.7 trillion total investment.
- Gia Lai has 85 renewable projects in commercial operation totalling 4,271 MW; its plan targets about 9,657 MW by 2035.