Laos pumped storage power station

How can hydropower be used in Laos?

For instance, hydropower resources in Laos could provide flexibility to Vietnam and Thailand via exports. In turn, Vietnam could export power produced during times of high solar PV output to Laos to minimise curtailment. The growing need for regional interconnectivity requires the development of hydropower to be planned at scale.

Why is powerchina important to Laos?

POWERCHINA has undertaken investment and construction for the Nam Ou River Cascade Power Stations, China-Laos Railway and other major projects with international influence, and has cultivated a batch of excellent engineering talents for Laos and made great contributions to the development of the local economy and people's livelihood.

How many powerchina projects were completed in Laos in 2021?

By the end of 2021, POWERCHINA had completed more than 130 projects in Laos, with a total contract value of USD 4.38 billion and 24 projects under construction, with a total contract value of USD 3.08 billion.

How can Laos benefit from solar power?

Significant opportunities exist to further harness this. For instance, hydropower resources in Laos could provide flexibility to Vietnam and Thailand via exports. In turn, Vietnam could export power produced during times of high solar PV output to Laos to minimise curtailment.

What's going on with Angola's Laca hydropower station?

The 2,070MW Laúca hydropower station in Angola, constructed by ANDRITZ, is now fully operational, contributing to the country's energy supply and socioeconomic development, with plans for a green hydrogen project in partnership with German companies.

Which projects won the Lao National Order of Labour?

The two projects all won the Lao National Order of Labour. Moreover, the Nam Ngum 5 Hydropower Station is the first overseas project to make POWERCHINA benefit from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).