Small scale hydropower plants, wind turbines and renewable energy sources are potential sources to supply electricity in rural areas, said Union Minister Thaung Tun for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations.
“The government is implementing to improve living standards for locals and infrastructure buildings in Chin State. In doing so, there will be many opportunities to make investment in renewable energy sector. The potential sources such as small scale hydropower plants and wind turbines are to supply electricity in rural areas where national grid is not accessible,” said the union minister.
People said Myanmar is the last market for Asia. Moreover we have to think of Chin State to be a good place to make investment. The state is located in western part of Myanmar and it is a link between China and India. Although it is a challenge as the state has mountains and incomplete infrastructure. They may be opportunities for investors, he added.
Investors are discussing with authorities to generate electricity from two large scale hydropower projects in Chin State, according to a report about challenges and opportunities for economic development for Chin State.
One project is located on Lay Myo River near Ko Phaeshay Village in Paletwa Township and the other project is located on Manipura River in Falam Township. Both can approximately generate 600 megawatts and 380 megawatts respectively, the report said.
Moreover the potential places, where small scale hydropower projects are likely to build, are Matupi, Mindat, Htantlan, Tiddim and Tonzan townships. A place in Tiddim Township can generate electricity from wind power, it said.
