Construction work on the solar facility is due to start in the first quarter of 2016 in Minbu, Magway region of the country.
Black & Veatch international renewable energy director Ric O’Connell said: "Electricity is an urgent priority in Myanmar and has serious implications on economic and social progress.
"As solar facilities can be built rapidly, it is an excellent alternative to quickly add power to the grid and ensure meaningful impacts on quality of life."
In addition to boosting local communities and industry, the solar farm is designed to contribute to the government’s goal to have 30,000MW power generation capacity by 2030, up from present 2,500MW capacity.
Black & Veatch’s business in Myanmar general manager Pitak Wangvarangkoon said: "Drawing on our deep experience in renewable energy, power generation, water and oil & gas, we are well positioned to support the goal and bring in the full depth and breadth of our regional expertise."
Black & Veatch has also recently opened a local office in Yangon, Myanmar to better serve its clients in the country.
GEP signed a memorandum of agreement in October 2014 with the Myanmar Ministry of Electric Power (MOEP) for the development of 210MW of solar power plant in Minbu.
The capacity of the power plant, however, was later increased to 220MW.
Earlier this year, Thailand-based engineering services provider Vintage Engineering (VTE) announced its plan to acquire 12% stake in Green Earth Power for $19.5m.
Image: Myanmar plans to have 30,000MW of installed capacity by 2030. Photo: courtesy of Naypong / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
