Apr 30, 2025 · Recently, Laos'' first photovoltaic and energy storage project, the Phase I of the Sebangphei Photovoltaic Power Generation Project in Laos, has been successfully put into
6 days ago · VIENTIANE, April 22 (Xinhua) — The new 500 kV and 230 kV transmission lines to be installed in Laos'' capital Vientiane, a joint project between Lao and Chinese companies, will
The project will create a sustainable electricity supply for the development of Lao capital Vientiane and increase the capacity of Laos’ electricity grid,” said Yu Jun, general manager of the China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co., Ltd., the Chinese EPC contractor.
The new power lines will transmit electricity from hydropower dams for use in Vientiane as well as for sale to other countries, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Monday, quoting managing director of the Lao state-run Electricite du Laos (EDL) Bounoum Syvanpheng as saying.
VIENTIANE, April 22 (Xinhua) — The new 500 kV and 230 kV transmission lines to be installed in Laos’ capital Vientiane, a joint project between Lao and Chinese companies, will ensure more Lao people to have sufficient power, officials here have said.
“This project will be a basic and important part of economic development in the south of Laos’ capital Vientiane, and is essential for agriculture, industry, services and other areas,” Minister of Energy and Mines Khammany Inthirath said at a groundbreaking ceremony held in Vientiane last Friday.
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