Laos Energy Storage Power Generation

How much power does Lao PDR generate a year?

Source: MEM and EDL. In 2021, Lao PDR's power generation was 11,661.14 megawatts (MW), with a generation potential of 58,813.42 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year (Lao Statistics Bureau, 2022). Figure 3.2 shows Lao PDR's installed power generation capacity and available power generation capacity above 1 MW.

How much coal does Lao PDR use?

In the same year, the 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. Thus, coal demand increased sharply from 2015 onwards.

Does Lao PDR have hydropower?

Lao PDR shares borders with five countries, and renewable energy – including hydropower – can be exported to them all year round, regardless of the season. Export-only power generation projects are operating well.

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.

Can solar power be used in Lao PDR?

Currently, five solar power projects have operated with a total installed capacity of 32 MW, with a generation of 59.2 GWh per year (MEM, 2019). There has not been any extensive study to assess the potential of wind energy in Lao PDR.

How many bagasse power plants does Lao PDR have?

The Lao PDR is currently in the operation of two bagasse power plants and both generated power from sugarcane with a subtotal installed capacity of 25 MW.