Lao Government, Thai Firm Sign Deal for 100MW Solar Farm in Bolikhamxay

The Government of Laos and Thai company APDL Solar Power Sole Co., Ltd. signed an agreement on 25 February to conduct a feasibility study for a 100-megawatt solar power project in Bolikhamxay Province, adding to the country’s expanding renewable energy agenda.

Under the agreement, the solar farm will be developed in Nam Ngiep village, Paksan district, covering an estimated area of 140.23 hectares.  Officials selected the site based on its strong solar potential, citing favorable sunlight conditions and ample land availability suited for large-scale power generation. 

Representatives from APDL Solar Power also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Laos’ green energy transition, emphasizing that the Nam Ngiep location offers compelling prospects for sustainable and long-term solar development.

The project directly supports Laos’ national renewable energy strategy, which aims to achieve an 11 percent share of variable renewable energy,  specifically solar and wind power, within the national energy mix by 2030. 

This latest agreement follows a similar deal concluded on 11 February, when Électricité du Laos, the state electricity enterprise, partnered with a South Korean private company to explore the development of another 100MW solar project in Oudomxay Province. The planned project will cover around 150 hectares across Namhin Reservoir in Xay District, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

The country also inaugurated a 1,000MW solar power facility in mid-December 2025, the largest solar farm in Laos. The project was developed across approximately 2,090 hectares in Xay and Namor district of Oudomxay.

source: https://laotiantimes.com/2026/03/03/lao-government-thai-firm-sign-deal-for-100mw-solar-farm-in-bolikhamxay/