The central province of Quang Tri has restructured its economy, aligning efforts with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by prioritizing renewable energy development—now a core policy of the province..

By the end of 2024, Quang Tri’s total commercial electricity generation capacity had reached 1,119.5 MW, including 20 wind power plants (742.2 MW), three solar power plants (119.6 MW), 10 hydropower plants (167.5 MW), and 151 rooftop solar power systems (90.7 MW). This figure is more than 2.5 times the 439 MW recorded in 2020, reflecting the rapid expansion of clean energy in the province.

Alongside operational projects, the province is developing 11 wind power projects, seven hydropower projects, a 1,320 MW coal-fired power project, and two gas-fired power projects, all of which have been approved and are under construction. This diversified energy portfolio reinforces a long-term strategy to maintain a balance between energy security and emission reduction.

The surge in renewable energy has placed significant pressure on the transmission system. To address this, the province accelerating the completion of the project of Quang Tri 500kV substation and the line connecting Quang Tri - Vung Ang - Da Nang branching. Additionally, the province has approved the investment policy for the 500 kV Lao Bao Substation and the 220 kV connection line, aimed at preventing grid overload and ensuring stable operation.

As part of its investment attraction strategy, Quang Tri is adjusting land use planning, prioritizing areas for wind and solar energy, and simplifying administrative procedures. The province has also introduced green credit mechanisms, tax exemptions and reductions, and preferential electricity purchase prices to support clean energy projects.

Moreover, Quang Tri actively encourages biomass energy development, promoting the conversion of agricultural and forestry waste into power, contributing to agricultural by-product treatment while generating sustainable clean electricity.