Ulaanbaatar
New 10 MW solar power plant commissions
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Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Operation of ‘Monnaran’ 10 MW solar power plant commenced on November 25, in Songino Khairkhan district.
In frame of ‘Joint Crediting Mechanism’ (JCM) agreement established between Mongolia and Japan in January 2013, with aims to reducing green gas emission and declining negative impact of traditional energy on environment, the project has been implemented.
Supported by the Japanese Government, with investment of USD 23 million from ‘Farm du’ company, the power plant's construction started in 2015 and installation of 46 thousand 848 solar panels, construction of 20 km overhead electric lines and expansion of Bayanchandmani substation were completed within the project. Through Bayanchandmani substation, the power plant will provide energy to 23 thousand households in the central region Therefore it is expected to save 16.6 thousand tons of coal, 103.9 thousand tons of water consumption and to decrease 21.3 thousand tons of carbonic emission a year. “Hence it will give strong stimulus to reduce air pollution of Ulaanbaatar city”, said R.Jigjid, CEO of Everyday Farm LLC.
Supported by the Japanese Government, with investment of USD 23 million from ‘Farm du’ company, the power plant's construction started in 2015 and installation of 46 thousand 848 solar panels, construction of 20 km overhead electric lines and expansion of Bayanchandmani substation were completed within the project. Through Bayanchandmani substation, the power plant will provide energy to 23 thousand households in the central region Therefore it is expected to save 16.6 thousand tons of coal, 103.9 thousand tons of water consumption and to decrease 21.3 thousand tons of carbonic emission a year. “Hence it will give strong stimulus to reduce air pollution of Ulaanbaatar city”, said R.Jigjid, CEO of Everyday Farm LLC.
Moreover some 20 green-houses were built on 13 hectare of land within the project and fruits, berries and vegetables such as strawberry and tomatoes will be grown under Japan technology. Solar panels were installed on the roofs of the green houses, providing condition to heat the green houses and provide electricity and blowing hot air. It allows to run farming for 11 months in a year. The technology is the most advanced one which combined farming and energy, underlined the contractors.
President of 'Farm Du' company Iwai Masayuki said "Growing crops for 11 months is not only environmentally friendly but also significant to meet food demand. Although Mongolia has long winter, thanks to the project people will have possibility to consume fresh vegetables everyday".
Within framework of the JCM agreement, construction of 10 MW solar power plant in Nalaikh district is also planned.
Within framework of the JCM agreement, construction of 10 MW solar power plant in Nalaikh district is also planned.
B.Batchimeg
