Lao Delegates Get Firsthand Look at State-of-the-Art
During the study tour, the Lao delegates learned more about the research being done at NREL on green hydrogen production and storage. The Lao team was excited to explore the possibility of creating energy storage
TEM Wins Environment + Energy Leader Award For First-Of-Its-Kind Laos
Today, leading Asia-Pacific carbon offsetting solutions provider, TEM, announced its Laos Induction Cookstove project – a first-of-its-kind for the region – has been
New China-Laos joint project to power up electricity distribution
"When completed, the 500/230 kV transmission line project will further support the nation''s electricity generation. The project will create a sustainable electricity supply for the
TEM Wins Environment + Energy Leader Award For
Today, leading Asia-Pacific carbon offsetting solutions provider, TEM, announced its Laos Induction Cookstove project – a first-of-its-kind for the region – has been named Top Project of the Year at the prestigious
Lao Delegates Get Firsthand Look at State-of-the-Art
The Lao team was excited to explore the possibility of creating energy storage systems that would allow them to capture excess rainy-season hydropower energy and convert it to green hydrogen for use later in the drier
Singapore begins importing renewable energy from
SINGAPORE: Singapore started importing renewable energy from Laos through Thailand and Malaysia on Thursday (Jun 23), after an initial two-year power purchase agreement was signed between Keppel
East Asia and Pacific
The region is experiencing strong energy demand and a rapid rise in electricity use - by about 3% annually - about three times the global average. hydropower resources in Laos could provide flexibility to Vietnam and Thailand via exports.
Construction starts on first large-scale solar plant in Laos
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has said that a delay in new renewable energy and energy storage capacity coming online on the National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2023-24 means the grid
China-Laos Electricity Supply Achieves Two-Way Transmission for
To help Laos address the problem of redundant power supply in the rainy season, the China Southern Power Grid signed a cooperation agreement with Electricite du Laos (EDL) in March
6 FAQs about [Laos electric energy storage project]
What is Laos energy security?
Laos Energy Security (LES) is a part of the U.S. Government’s initiative: “Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy” (CLEAN EDGE Asia). CLEAN EDGE Asia supports expanded access to energy, promotes energy diversification and trade and integration of clean energy markets, and strengthens energy security throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Will EDF build 240 MW floating PV project at Laos' largest hydropower dam?
EDF is planning to build a 240 MW floating PV project at Laos’ largest hydropower dam. French engineering company Innosea has joined the ambitious project as a provider of support for wave and anchoring studies. The Nam Theun hydropower station in Laos. Image: EDF
How many hydroelectric projects will Laos build in 2020?
Overall, Laos plans to build nine hydroelectric projects on the main part of the Mekong River. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Laos had an installed PV capacity of around 22 MW at the end of 2020. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.
Why should Laos invest in a floating solar plant?
“It’s also a privilege to support Laos in the development of what is projected to be one of the world’s largest floating PV plants.” The solar plant will cover an area of 3.2km 2, which corresponds to less than 1% of the reservoir’s area at full supply level.
What are the energy storage requirements?
In general, the storage requirements increase both in GW and GWh as the size of the electricity system increases. The total requirements for energy storage are 2,394 GW and 44,707 GWh, while in the Super Grid scenarios, the storage requirements reduce to 1,170–1,480 GW and 15,506–22,299 GWh.
Can a fully integrated electricity system reduce storage requirements?
A fully integrated electricity system can reduce storage requirements by 50%–89%. Rapid increases in electricity consumption in Southeast Asia caused by rising living standards and population raise concerns about energy security, affordability and environmental sustainability.