Laos energy storage hydropower station
An energy storage mechanism is introduced to stabilize power generation by charging the power storage equipment during surplus generation and discharging it during periods of insufficient
In 2019, Lao PDR's total primary energy supply (TPES) was 5.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), and the energy mix consisted of hydropower, oil, coal, solar and biomass. As there were many power plants in Lao PDR generating electricity for export in 2019, the export figure reached 25,048 gigawatt-hours (GWh) or equivalent to 2.15 Mtoe.
Figure 3.2 shows Lao PDR's installed power generation capacity and available power generation capacity above 1 MW. Hydropower plants account for 94% of the installed capacity of power plants in the electricity system for domestic supply.
This study aims to forecast energy supply and demand in Lao PDR from 2020 to 2050 and to determine the country's potential for energy savings and carbon dioxide (CO 2) emission reduction, improved energy eficiency, and feasible renewable development if Lao PDR uses or implements certain alternative policy scenarios (APSs).
With respect to final energy consumption by sector, like other Southeast Asian countries, the four main sectors in Lao PDR are industry, transport, others, and non-energy. 'Others' covers subsectors such as residential, agriculture, services, and commerce.
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