What is Laos energy security?

Laos Energy Security (LES) is a part of the U.S. Government’s initiative: “Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy” (CLEAN EDGE Asia). CLEAN EDGE Asia supports expanded access to energy, promotes energy diversification and trade and integration of clean energy markets, and strengthens energy security throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

What is USAID Laos energy security?

USAID Laos Energy Security, a five-year activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports the Government of Laos (GOL)’ efforts to improve the planning, policies, and performance of the Lao energy sector.

How much solar power does Lao PDR have?

Lao PDR has an average of 200–300 sunlight days per year, with a potential capacity of solar energy of 4.5–5.0 kWH/m² per day. 18 Solar power, while not the main energy source, has incredible potential to play a critical role in off-grid electric power for remote rural areas.

Why is oil important for Lao PDR?

Source: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Department of Energy Policy and Planning (2019), Lao PDR Energy Outlook Result ¬(Lao PDR_Template_BAU_APS_LCET August 2022). Oil is an important energy source for Lao PDR because the entire transport sector depends on it.

Which sector consumes the most biomass in Lao?

Source: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Department of Energy Policy and Planning (2019), Lao Energy Balance Table Collection Historical. 14 December. The industry and commercial sectors consume biomass, but at a lower rate than the residential sector, which dominates the country’s consumption.

What is the most abundant energy resource in Lao PDR?

Biomass consumption is the most abundant energy resource in the country and often does not need to be purchased. In 2013, biomass consumption was 1.27 MToe, which made up 51.3 percent of TPEC. The second highest consumed energy source was oil products. There are no oil refineries in Lao PDR, so imports come from Thailand and Vietnam.