The second phase of the Bac Lieu wind farm, with a capacity of 16 megawatts, has been completed and connected to the national power grid.

The wind farm operator, Cong Ly Company, said an additional ten wind turbines were installed in the second stage of the project, bringing the total turbines to 20 with a combined capacity of 32 megawatts.

Construction of the Bac Lieu wind farm kicked off in September 2010 and the first phase was completed in May 2013.

Cong Ly Company Chairman To Hoai Dan said the company plans to finalise the installation of ten more turbines in May.

The Bac Lieu wind farm project will cost an estimated 5.2 trillion (US$239.2 million) and will have a total capacity of 99 megawatts from 62 wind turbines.

The farm is located in Vinh Trach Dong commune in Bac Lieu city.