Laos energy storage cabinet export

How much electricity does Lao PDR export?

As there were many power plants in Lao PDR generating electricity for export in 2019, the export figure reached 25,048 gigawatt-hours (GWh) or equivalent to 2.15 Mtoe. This amounted to more than half of all electricity consumed in the country and 77% of total hydropower generation.

Will Laos export electricity to Vietnam?

It is the first wind power project in Laos, and it will export electricity to Vietnam, the first time that Laos will engage in cross-border transmission of green and renewable electricity.

How does Lao PDR plan to increase power exports to neighboring countries?

Specifically, Lao PDR intends to augment power exports to the aforementioned neighboring countries mentioned above. Increase power supply eficiency by 75 % for hydropower, 14 % for thermal power plants, and 11 % for renewable energy; and meet the domestic demand and export target. Develop transmission lines for domestic power supply and for export.

What is the main energy source in Lao PDR?

Hydropower is the major energy source for electricity production in the Lao PDR. Petroleum supply also increased rapidly at an average of 8.5% per year. Since the power sector does not use oil products, most of the increased demand came from the transport sector. The Lao PDR exports most of its electricity products to Thailand.

How much oil does Lao PDR import?

The country imported 0.92 Mtoe of oil products to supply the demand for the transport sector and others. In the same year, Lao PDR consumed 4.5 Mtoe of coal, mainly in thermal power plants such as the Hongsa Thermal Power Plant, the country’s first and largest coal power plant, which began operating in 2015.

How much electricity does Lao generate?

Last year, Lao hydropower plants generated 8,349 MW of electricity, accounting for one-third of the potential capacity, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. In September 2021, another landmark BRI project — the Nam Ou River hydropower station, developed by PowerChina — was connected to the grid.