Lam Dong advances a green energy and sustainable agriculture model

Dual-use model: power generation above, farming below

A notable example is Thu Anh Co., Ltd. in Duc Trong Commune, where a hybrid model has been effectively implemented. Solar panels are installed overhead, while nearly one hectare beneath them is used to cultivate mushrooms, including lion’s mane and oyster varieties.

According to company representative Pham Hong Hai, the model was designed from the outset to maximize land efficiency. The elevated solar panel system provides sufficient space and shade for mushroom cultivation underneath. With an output of around three tonnes per month, the model not only optimizes land use but also creates an additional revenue stream.

Similar approaches are being adopted elsewhere. At a farm in Dinh Van Lam Ha Commune, solar energy is used to power automated livestock systems, including feeding, watering, lighting, and cleaning operations. The integration reduces operational costs while ensuring a stable energy supply.

Meanwhile, another enterprise in the same district has introduced medicinal plant cultivation—specifically Polyscias fruticosa (ming aralia)—beneath solar installations. This model further demonstrates how renewable energy infrastructure can coexist with agricultural production, minimizing land waste and increasing overall productivity.

Green energy driving high-tech agriculture

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Lam Dong currently operates 104 power generation projects with a total capacity exceeding 8,200 MW, placing it among the leading provinces nationwide. Of these, 39 projects are renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, accounting for nearly 19% of total capacity.

With approximately 2,500 hours of sunshine annually and favorable natural conditions, the province holds strong potential for further expansion of renewable energy. These advantages position Lam Dong as a key contributor not only to local energy needs but also to the national power supply.

Toward a circular and green economy

As a pioneer in high-tech agriculture, Lam Dong is actively incorporating clean energy into its broader green growth and circular economy strategy. Renewable energy is increasingly used across agricultural production, processing industries, eco-tourism, and urban development.

This integrated approach is gradually shaping a balanced development model, aligning economic growth with environmental sustainability.

Provincial leaders emphasize three core pillars for future development: green growth, circular economy, and high technology. By adhering to these principles, Lam Dong aims to enhance the quality of investment projects while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Unlike many localities, the province is not pursuing industrial growth alone. Instead, it is synchronizing development across agriculture, tourism, and industry—creating a diversified and resilient economic structure.