How much does a solar farm cost in Laos?

This Solar Power Project is the first Solar Farm in Laos, utilizing modern technology such as solar panels from TALESUN, with a capacity of 320 Watt per panel. About 9,600 panels were installed and connected to 22 kV transmission line system of Electricity Du Laos. The total project cost is USD 3,445,306 Million or approximately 27 Billion Kip.

Who inaugurated EDL-Gen solar power project in Lao PDR?

On February 7 th 2017, EDL-Gen together with Pattana Energy Absolute Company Limited held the grand Opening ceremony of EDL-Gen Solar Power project which is the 1 st Solar project in Lao PDR, presided by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Mr. Somdy Douangdy. At Chaengsavang village, Naxaithong district, Vientiane capital.

Will EDL-Gen provide solar power in Vientiane Capital?

The company planned to supply solar power of 25 to 30 Megawatt in Vientiane capital. With a strong support of Ministry of Energy and Mines, Electricite du Laos, EDL-Gen has decided to invest for the pilot solar farm project with an installed capacity of 10 MW, approved by Ministry of Energy and Mines.

How will the Lao economic development project benefit Lao people?

The project will create up to 1,200 jobs for Lao people and contribute more than US$2.4 billion to industrial production as production capacity gradually expands to become an important pillar in promoting the growth of imports and exports of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.