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CEEC First Largest Single-unit Capacity Clean Energy Project in Laos Commences

The first phase of the 1,000 MW photovoltaic project at China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) clean energy base in northern Laos officially commenced on December 18, local time, marking the full entry of the project into the construction stage.

 

The project, built by CPECC Yunnan Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd., a CEEC subsidiary, under an EPC general contract, is the largest single-unit capacity clean energy project in Laos.

 

 

Situated in Oudomxay Province, Laos, approximately 30 kilometers away in a straight line from Mohan Town, China, the project is set to have a capacity of 1,000 megawatts.

 

It includes the construction of a new 500 kV substation, a 500 kV transmission line connecting to Namo substation in Laos, and an inspection and maintenance center base.


 

Once operational, the project will serve as a crucial power source supporting the 500 kV power transmission line between China and Laos.

 

It is expected to generate around 1.7 billion kWh of electricity annually, leading to a reduction of 1.4 million tons of carbon dioxide, 270 tons of sulfur dioxide, 302 tons of nitrogen oxides, and 54 tons of particulate matter. Additionally, it will save 2.04 million cubic meters of fresh water.

 

The project will significantly boost local power production capacity, and optimize the energy structure in the region, assisting Laos in realizing its ambition to be "the battery of Southeast Asia ".


Throughout the construction phase, the project will create nearly a thousand job opportunities for the local community. This endeavor holds great importance in advancing regional power interconnection, cultivating clean energy talents, and driving socio-economic progress in Laos.