Identifying Renewable Energy Opportunities for the Lao People's Democratic Republic
The USAID-NREL Partnership collaborated with the Lao People's Democratic Republic's (Lao PDR's) Ministry of Energy and Mines to explore how domestic and imported renewable resources could be developed to complement the country's infrastructure.
Lao PDR has historically prioritized its hydropower resources to ensure a secure, reliable, and affordable supply of energy to support economic development. Diversifying its energy resources will provide for a more resilient power system.
The Task 2 Report of the Energy Alternatives Study assesses the technical potential of renewable energy and other energy resources and analyzes the cost of electricity generation. The report highlights a broader set of planning priorities, beyond least-cost investment, that include economic, social, and environmental factors.
The capacity-building workshops, technical consultations, and publications resulting from this year-long study will support the Lao PDR's Ministry of Energy and Mines and other energy stakeholders in their energy sector planning.
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Task 1 Report – Assessment of Data Availability to Inform Energy Planning Analyses
Map — Wind Technical Potential with Exclusions for Protected Areas, Waterbodies, Wetland Areas, Forested Areas, and Areas with Slope > 20%
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