Energy security in Lao PDR: Effective strategies to reduce dry season electricity imports

Highlights concerns related to energy security in the country during the dry season.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 August 2025
Country:
Laos
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment and Infrastructure
First published:
5 February 2025
Authors:
Kongsap, H., Lasachak, K., Nanthavong, K. and Phommachanh, S.

Abstract

This policy brief is part of a series developed by Laotian analysts during an OSeMOSYS (an open source modelling tool) modelling workshop in Vientiane, Lao PDR, in October 2024. This brief highlights concerns related to energy security in the country during the dry season.

This brief is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Kongsap H and others. ‘Energy Security in Lao PDR: Effective strategies to reduce dry season electricity imports’, Climate Compatible Growth Programme Policy Brief Series, 2025

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