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Laos · asset class
Interconnectors in Laos
Laos has 5 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 29th-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 0.7% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 2 operating and 3 under construction or proposed. The largest is Laos – Thailand interconnection (5.4 GW).
3 are in the pipeline, led by Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned) (2.0 GW), proposed. They account for 5% of every energy asset OverWatts maps in Laos.
5
Interconnector in Laos
#29
of 104 countries
3
In construction / proposed
On the interactive map
Largest interconnectors in Laos
- Laos – Thailand interconnection5.4 GW
- Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned)2.0 GW · 2025 · proposed
- Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2025 · proposed
- Laos – Myanmar interconnection (planned)600 MW · 2026 · proposed
- Laos – Viet Nam interconnection538 MW
Under construction & proposed
- Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned)2.0 GW · 2025 · proposed
- Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned)1.0 GW · 2025 · proposed
- Laos – Myanmar interconnection (planned)600 MW · 2026 · proposed
How Laos compares · interconnectors by country
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in Laos?
- OverWatts maps 5 interconnectors in Laos — 0.7% of the world's mapped total, the 29th-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in Laos?
- Laos – Thailand interconnection, at 5.4 GW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in Laos?
- 3 projects are under construction or proposed. The largest are Laos – Viet Nam interconnection (planned) (2.0 GW) and Laos – Myanmar interconnection (planned) (600 MW).