Canadian Solar Commissions First Third-Party EPC Solar Project In Vietnam

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s leading solar power companies, has announced the successful commercial operation of its first third-party Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project in Vietnam. This milestone marks an important step in the company’s expansion into the Southeast Asian renewable energy market.

The project, known as the Chu Ngoc Solar Project, has a capacity of 15 MWp and was developed through a joint venture involving IPC Technique JSC and SD668 Vietnam JSC. The project is owned by Licogi 16 JSC. Canadian Solar played a key role by supplying solar modules, inverter stations, and providing full EPC services for the plant.

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman of Canadian Solar, expressed satisfaction with the achievement, highlighting the collaborative effort between the project partners. He noted that the successful completion of the project strengthens the company’s presence in Vietnam and aligns with its broader strategy to expand its global EPC project pipeline, which currently stands at nearly 1 GWp.

Located near Phú Túc in Dong Nai Province, the solar plant spans approximately 43 acres. The facility reached commercial operation in June 2019. It is equipped with more than 45,500 of Canadian Solar’s 1500V MaxPower modules (CS6U-P), installed on fixed tilt racking systems designed to optimize energy generation.

The Chu Ngoc Solar Project is expected to deliver significant environmental and social benefits. It will generate enough electricity to power more than 3,800 homes annually, contributing to local energy needs. Additionally, the plant will help reduce carbon emissions by nearly 8,000 tonnes each year, supporting Vietnam’s efforts to transition toward cleaner energy sources and reduce its environmental footprint.

This project reflects the growing momentum of solar energy adoption in Vietnam and highlights the role of international partnerships in advancing renewable energy infrastructure.