Electricity generation in Laos is produced by one coal-fired power plant and several hydroelectric dams. 53% of power generated in 2016 came from renewable sources. The majority of power produced from the Honsa plant is exported to Thailand. The Xayaburi run-of-river dam is expected to generate over 7,000 GWh of electricity per year, which will mainly be exported to Thailand as part of the development of an interconnected Southeast Asian energy market.[1]
| Power Plant | Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Units | Year completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongsa | Lignite | 1878 | 3 x 626 MW | 2015 |
| Hydroelectric station | Capacity (MW) | Year completed | River |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xayaburi Dam | 1,285 | Under construction | Mekong |
| Nam Theun 2 Dam | 1,075 | 2010 | Nam Theun |
| Nam Ngum 2 Dam | 615 | 2011 | Nam Ngum |
| Theun-Hinboun Dam | 550 | 2013 | Nam Theun |
| Nam Ngiep 1 Dam | 290 | Under construction | Ngiep River |
| Nam Ngiep 2 Dam | 180 | Under construction | Ngiep River |
| Nam Ngum 1 Dam | 155 | 1971 | Nam Ngum |
| Houay Ho Dam | 152.1 | 1999 | Houay Ho |
| Nam Ngum 5 Dam | 120 | 2012 | |
| Nam Lik Dam | 100 | 2010 | Nam Lik |
| Nam Leuk Dam | 60 | 2000 | Nam Leuk |
| Nam Nhone Dam | 3 | 2011 | |
| Nam Sor Dam | 5.4 | 2018 | Nam Sor |