Construction starts on first large-scale solar plant in Laos

Venture developer Photo voltaic Attapeu Energy Sole Firm (SAPC) has damaged floor on the primary large-scale photo voltaic farm in Laos with a capability of 50MW.

The US$69.2 million Photo voltaic Attapeu Energy Venture (SAPP) venture, which features a 115kV transmission line, relies within the southeast province of Attapeu and is due for completion in late 2023, in response to Laos’ state information company Vientiane Instances.

SAPC has been engaged on the venture since 2014 in cooperation with the federal government of Laos. The plant is predicted to generate 128GWh of energy yearly, which will probably be equipped to state utility Electricite du Laos below a 30-year energy buy settlement (PPA).

Attapeu province governor Leth Sayaphone mentioned the venture would drive socio-economic improvement and enhance requirements of residing within the area.

Final yr, French energy big EDF secured a contract to guide the event of a 240MW floating PV venture co-located on the reservoir of the 1.08GW Nam Theun 2 hydropower venture in Khammouane province, Laos.