Laos energy storage power station

How is electricity produced in Laos?

Electricity generation in Laos is produced by one coal-fired power plant and several hydroelectric dams. 53% of power generated in 2016 came from renewable sources. The majority of power produced from the Hongsa plant is exported to Thailand.

Which power companies are responsible for electricity production in Laos?

Power companies responsible for energy and electricity production in Laos include: Electricite du Laos, Glow Energy (a subsidiary of GDF Suez), Lao Holding State Enterprise and Nam Theun 2 Power Company, a consortium comprising French-owned EDF (40% ownership), Thai (35%) and Lao (25%) entities.

Are coal reserves enough to power Laos power plants?

The government claims that coal reserves adjacent to the plants are sufficient to power the plants for the entire 25-year concession period. The combustion of fossil fuels, particularly coal, is the main contributing factor to the increase in carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions in Laos.

What is the current electricity capacity of Laos?

The current electricity capacity of Laos is approximately 6,000MW. The Lao government expects to achieve a capacity of 14,000MW by 2020. They plan to install 54 more electricity transmission lines and build another 16 substations by 2020. Current number of high voltage electricity transmission lines: 53,000km.

Does Laos sell electricity?

The state-owned electricity company, Électricité du Laos, sells electricity domestically for less than the cost of production. However, due to their growing export market, the Laos energy sector generated 12.8% of the nation's GDP in 2022.