Laos off-grid solar power generation system

Should Laos manage its own power grid?

A better path forward would be for Laos to manage its own power grid to increase the efficacy of its growing electricity exports, along with much-needed revenue, and help develop its domestic grid for more solar power on its path to net zero in 2050. Tim has been working in energy markets in the Asia-Pacific region for more than ten years.

Does Laos have a grid problem?

Laos has also struggled to maintain grid integrity, which could cause future grid curtailment as it seeks to develop more renewable energy sources. A World Bank report found that EDL has generally lacked resources for grid system maintenance and upgrades.

How can Lao PDR-generated electricity be exported to neighbouring countries?

Integration of the Electricity System To efectively supply Lao PDR-generated electricity domestically and for export to neighbouring countries without any surplus, the power system for domestic supply should be integrated and operated with dedicated transmission lines for export.

How many solar power plants are there in Laos?

However, by the end of last year, only eight solar power projects and four biomass power plants were in operation, with an installed generation capacity of 116 MW, representing just 1% of the country’s total electricity production. As of early 2023, Laos produced power from 76 hydropower dams, with another 43 still under construction.