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Review of the Lao People's Democratic Republic energy policies for sustainable development

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© 2024 Elsevier LtdThe Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao P.D.R) gets more than 70 % of its energy from conventional sources, which emphasizes the urgent need to switch to renewable energy. This study looks at the supply and demand scenario for energy in the Lao P.D.R. The need to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security in a country where over 60 % of the population lacks consistent access to electricity motivates this study. It is predicted that Laos can significantly enhance its energy sustainability by 2030 by implementing a diverse energy mix that includes at least 30 % renewable sources. A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate the viability of different renewable technologies, including hydropower, solar electricity, and biomass, through the analysis of current energy policy, stakeholder interviews, and modeling scenarios. Findings indicate that switching to renewable energy could cut carbon emissions by up to 40 % and increase electrification rates by 80 % by 2030, provided that significant obstacles such as funding and technical capability are overcome. A coordinated effort among government, corporate sectors, and local communities is essential to addressing existing impediments, ultimately paving the way for a sustainable and resilient energy future in Laos.

ElectrificationEnergy PoliciesLao P.D.RRenewable EnergySustainable Development

Keomeesay P.、Liu N.、Nie Y.、Li S.、Zhang W.、Liu Y.、Souliyathai D.、Li X.、Chen Y.、Zhao X.、Ma L.、Liu S.

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School of Energy and Environmental Science Yunnan Normal University||Louangnamtha Teacher Training College||China-Laos Joint Laboratory for Renewable Energy

School of Energy and Environmental Science Yunnan Normal University||China-Laos Joint Laboratory for Renewable Energy

School of Energy and Environmental Science Yunnan Normal University||China-Laos Joint Laboratory for Renewable Energy||Department of Energy Management Ministry of Energy and Mines Vientiane Capital

School of Energy and Environmental Science Yunnan Normal UniversitySchool of Energy and Environmental Science Yunnan Normal University||China-Laos Joint Laboratory for Renewable Energy||

Institute of Applied Chemistry Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University

Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education School of Energy and Environment Southeast University

Department of Chemical Engineering SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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2025

10.1016/j.enconman.2024.119327

Energy conversion & management

Energy conversion & management

ISSN：0196-8904
年,卷(期)：2025.324(Jan.)
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