Hydroelectric Power Plants in Laos
19 plants · 3,109 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nam Theun 2 | 1,070 | 2010 |
| 2 | Nam Ngum 2 | 735 | 2011 |
| 3 | Theun Hinboun | 280 | 2012 |
| 4 | Xekaman 3 | 250 | 2012 |
| 5 | Houay Ho | 157 | 1999 |
| 6 | Nam Ngum 1 | 155 | 1990 |
| 7 | Xeset 1 | 121 | 1990 |
| 8 | Nam Lik 1-2 | 100 | 2010 |
| 9 | Nam Leuk | 60 | 2000 |
| 10 | Nam Ngiep 3A | 44 | — |
| 11 | Nan Mang 3 | 40 | 2011 |
| 12 | Nam Pha Gnai | 19.2 | — |
| 13 | Xe Namnoy 2 - Xe Katam ! | 15 | — |
| 14 | Xenamnoy 1 | 14.8 | — |
| 15 | Nam Nga | 14.5 | — |
| 16 | Nam Sana | 14 | — |
| 17 | Nam Sim | 9.36 | — |
| 18 | Nam Samoy | 5 | — |
| 19 | Nam Long | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in Laos
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in Laos?
Laos has 19 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,109 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Laos?
Nam Theun 2 is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Laos, with an installed capacity of 1,070 MW, commissioned in 2010.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in Laos?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in Laos is Theun Hinboun (2012).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in Laos?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in Laos has a capacity of 164 MW.