Leshe, Lahe and Nanyon townships in the region have full access to electricity generated from hydropower plants and the regional government is continuing its work to supply electricity to villages in the townships. Myanmar 's regional government is looking to move away from diesel - based energy and develop three power plants in the Sagaing region , according to Than Nyunt Win , regional minister for commerce , industry and transport . He said a study for the potential of electricity generation at the Nantpan Ngarchaung micro hydropower plant will be submitted at the end of March , and that regional authorities are also seeking assessments for hydropower facilities in the Kani region .
Myanmar 's regional government is looking to move away from diesel - based energy and develop three power plants in the Sagaing region , according to Than Nyunt Win , regional minister for commerce , industry and transport . He said a study for the potential of electricity generation at the Nantpan Ngarchaung micro hydropower plant will be submitted at the end of March , and that regional authorities are also seeking assessments for hydropower facilities in the Kani region .