A renewable energy strategy for Lao PDR

Lao PDR is in the process of developing a renewable energy strategy. Renewable energy is of central importance in achieving the electrification goal set by the government, particularly in the rural areas and outside the electricity grid. Furthermore, most of the household energy is based on renewable sources. A renewable energy strategy would facilitate the increase in the overall use and more effective use of renewable energy. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is the central agency in charge of the energy sector and of renewable energy and has the ieading role in preparing a renewable energy strategy. This paper will discuss the salient points of the new renewable energy strategy.