GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Laos Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035‘ is the latest market analysis report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist. This report discusses the power market structure of Laos and provides historical and forecast numbers for capacity, generation, and consumption up to 2035. Detailed analysis of the country’s power market regulatory structure, competitive landscape, and a list of major power plants are provided.
The report also gives a snapshot of the power sector in the country on broad parameters of macroeconomics, supply security, generation infrastructure, transmission and distribution infrastructure, degree of competition, regulatory scenario, and future potential. An analysis of the deals in the country’s power sector is also included in the report.
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Laos is looking to move away from coal-based power generation, with a focus on renewables development, especially onshore wind and solar PV. The southern region of the country, encompassing the provinces of Sekong, Attapeu, and Champasak, boasts significant wind energy potential. The solar potential is estimated at 4.4kWh per square metre per day, which translates to approximately 1,800 to 2,000 hours of sunlight annually. Against this backdrop, onshore wind power and solar PV are expected to drive growth in Laos’ renewable power capacity, which is forecast to increase to 9.8GW by 2035 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1% during 2025–2035.
In 2025, onshore wind accounted for nearly 74.3% of Laos’ total renewable power capacity, followed by solar PV accounting for 12.8% share. Onshore wind is projected to increase from 1.5GW in 2025 to 5.1GW in 2035, whereas solar PV capacity is expected to increase from 0.3GW in 2025 to 4GW in 2035.
Renewable power market, Laos, cumulative capacity (GW) by technology, 2020-2035f
Onshore wind will play a key role in the country’s renewable development. Following the introduction of onshore wind into Laos’ capacity mix in 2025, with the launch of three wind power plants, the share of renewables increased from 2.6% in 2024 to 14.1% in 2025. However, hydropower is expected to continue to play an important role in the country’s electricity generation mix.
Despite the potential for solar power development, the geography of Laos poses challenges for the implementation of large-scale, ground-mounted solar projects due to spatial constraints. However, developing floating solar installations on reservoirs utilised for hydropower generation provides an opportunity for solar power capacity expansion.
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By GlobalDataLaos aims to achieve a 75% share of hydropower and an 11% share of variable renewables (specifically solar and wind) by 2030. The country plans to increase its hydropower capacity by an additional 13GW by 2030 and has set a conditional target of achieving 1GW of total solar and wind capacity and 300MW of biopower capacity by the same year. These targets are expected to bolster renewable growth.
