How many transmission systems are there in Laos?

The four transmission systems are operated by EDL for domestic energy supply and partially for export to Thailand. There are 28 115/22 kV substations/switching stations on those systems and the transformer capacity is 873 MVA in total. There are no central dispatching centers in Laos to manage the domestic power supply system.

Could Lao Central 2 supply power short?

The supply power could short in the Lao central 2 system. The results of simulation demonstrates that the additional 280MW could be required to secure system reliability in dry season, May in 2030. The additional 450MW would be required in the high demand cases.

Does Laos have electricity?

S-3. Domestic electric power in Laos is separately supplied to four regions, North, Central 1, Central 2 and South. The Central 1 grid supply power to Capital Vientiane with three hydropower stations, Nam Ngum 1 (155 MW), Nam Leuk (60 MW) and Nam Mang3 (40 MW) and 115 kV interconnection between Thailand and Laos.

How much electricity is consumed in Lao PDR?

Electricity Consumption in Lao PDR reached 100GWh in 2006 and the growth rate during the period 1996-2006 hit more than 11%. Regarding electricity consumption by sector after 2004, that in industrial, service, residential have been growing steadily.

Should Laos develop a thermal power plant?

The additional power generation with several hundreds MW will be required in around 2030. The development of the thermal power plants in Laos should be considered because the hydropower potential is expected to become short of its provisions in that time and a certain amount of coal is estimated buried in the north and the south.

What is the law on electricity in Laos?

The Law on Electricity is the basis of electricity business in Laos. The law was promulgated in 1997, consisting of 11 chapters and 81 articles. It stipulates electricity-related matters such as approval of electricity business and electricity trade.