Oudomxay Province inaugurates Laos’ largest solar power project


Laos launched a 1,000 MW solar power facility in Oudomxay Province, one of the country’s largest renewable energy projects. -- Photo credit: CGN Energy Laos

VIENTIANE (Loatian Times): Oudomxay Province has officially inaugurated a 1,000-megawatt solar power project, marking one of Laos’ largest renewable energy developments to date. The facility was developed by CGN Energy Technology (Laos) Co., Ltd. in partnership with the Lao government.

The project was launched under a concession agreement signed in September 2024, with construction beginning the same month. Approximately 800 technical specialists and laborers worked across 2,090 hectares covering seven villages in Xay and Namor districts. Before commissioning, the project completed full land clearing and landmine removal, while making significant progress on internal roads and electrical infrastructure.

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