Title :
Electricite Du Laos Builds the Electric System of the Future [Viewpoint]
Abstract :
EDL is in the process of transforming its power system from a traditional manually operated power system with frequent prolonged power outages to an innovative self-healing automated grid. Although it will take the company about three years to fully implement its new system, it is confident that it will achieve all of its objectives and facilitate the continued improvement of its customers´ quality of life.
Keywords :
power grids; power system reliability; Electricite Du Laos; electric system; frequent prolonged power outages; innovative self-healing automated grid; power system; Asia; Electricity supply industry; Government policies; Power distribution planning; Power markets; Power system economics; Power system planning;
Journal_Title :
Electrification Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MELE.2014.2380192