| Author | Kayasith Sadettanh |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.ET-02-12 |
| Subject(s) | Renewable energy sources--Laos
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial :fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of engineering, School of Envirorunent, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. ET-02-12 |
| Abstract | Energy plays a very important role in the national economic development. Among the
many the many renewable energy is clean and environment friendly. The aim of this
study is to assess and analyze renewable energy potential availability in Lao PDR and
study selected renewable energy technologies for application in Laos.
This study is complied and assessed renewable energy and indicated the renewable
energy application status in Lao PDR. Almost energy consumption in Lao is based on
renewable energy mainly, especially from fuel-wood and hydropower plants. A
majority in rural areas uses firewood and charcoal mainly for cooking, some areas
have initiated the use of renewable energy technologies at household level.
For solar energy resource, the mouthy average daily global radiation has been
calculated and tabulated. The recoverable biomass energy from firewood, agriculture
residue and animal waste has been estimated. The study of World Bank indicates that
the wind energy potential is suitable for small wind turbine. Hydropower is an
abundant energy source in Laos and has been developed continuously for power
generation both high scales of installed capacity and for small capacity.
Retscreen International Renewable Energy Technology software was used to study
PV based rural electrification and micro hydro development. This can contribute to
study the various type of renewable energy technology in term of technical aspects,
cost analysis, financial issue, and environment issues. Detailed recommendation for
promoting the efficient use of renewable energy technologies in Lao PDR has been
presented. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. ET-02-12 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya. S.C.;Surapong Chirarattananon |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Goverrunent of France |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |