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.

What is USAID Laos energy security?

USAID Laos Energy Security, a five-year activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports the Government of Laos (GOL)’ efforts to improve the planning, policies, and performance of the Lao energy sector.

Are lithium-ion batteries a good alternative to energy storage?

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become a hot topic worldwide because they are not only the best alternative for energy storage systems but also have the potential for developing electric vehicles (EVs) that support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and pollution prevention in the transport sector.

Does Electricite du Laos have a debt?

Chanthaboun acknowledged the energy sector’s debt and said Electricite du Laos has “invested a lot” in power transmission and substations to give Lao citizens — spread over a “quite large” land area — access to electricity. Electricite du Laos has built a “huge network", said managing director Chanthaboun Soukaloun.

Does Laos export hydropower?

More than two thirds of its current hydropower capacity in operation is exported, and he said the power sector’s contribution to Laos’ gross domestic product (GDP) is approaching 15 per cent. Dr Daovong Phonekeo was appointed as minister of energy and mines last year.

Can EVs be used in Laos?

Laos is one such country. There are still many limitations to EV application in the country in order to encourage GHG emissions reduction, petroleum import abatement from aboard, and pollution control.