A rapid economic and social development of Lao calls for an increasing demand for electric power as one basic infrastructure.
Since Lao is rich in hydropower potential from its topographic condition and abundance in water resources, hydropower development is an important aspect of Lao’s economic development.
Large scale hydropower projects are aimed at exporting electricity to neighboring countries including Thailand and Vietnam and aimed at generating revenues and strengthen the national economy.
In this context, the medium and small scale projects are the important projects to fulfill the domestic demand.