Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Electricite Du Laos; Sinohydro Corp Ltd.
Why it matters
- The 14th-largest hydropower plant in Laos by capacity (of 47 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 2.1% of Laos's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 1.5% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Nam Ou 7 hydroelectric plant?
Nam Ou 7 hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 210 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Nam Ou 7 hydroelectric plant?
Electricite Du Laos; Sinohydro Corp Ltd.
Where is Nam Ou 7 hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Phongsaly, Laos. Approximate coordinates: 22.0880, 102.2580.
When did Nam Ou 7 hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 2021. Current status: Operating.