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Will a 250mwp floating solar project be built in central Laos?

EDF and the Government of Laos have signed an agreement to develop a 250MWp floating solar project in central Laos.

Will Laos develop a floating solar project in Khammouane?

The Government of Laos and Electricité De France – EDF have signed an agreement to develop a 250MWp floating solar project in the central Laos province of Khammouane.

When will Laos start generating electricity?

The construction phase for the project, led by EDF and co-developed with Laos-owned Lao Holding State Enterprise (LHSE) and Thailand’s Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO), is planned to start in 2022, with operation start scheduled for 2024, according to developers.

Why should Laos invest in a floating solar plant?

“It’s also a privilege to support Laos in the development of what is projected to be one of the world’s largest floating PV plants.” The solar plant will cover an area of 3.2km 2, which corresponds to less than 1% of the reservoir’s area at full supply level.

Will EDF build 240 MW floating PV project at Laos' largest hydropower dam?

EDF is planning to build a 240 MW floating PV project at Laos’ largest hydropower dam. French engineering company Innosea has joined the ambitious project as a provider of support for wave and anchoring studies. The Nam Theun hydropower station in Laos. Image: EDF

What is EDF doing in Laos?

Last year, French power giant EDF secured a contract to lead the development of a 240MW floating PV project co-located on the reservoir of the 1.08GW Nam Theun 2 hydropower project in Khammouane province, Laos.