Laos
power plants.
Laos has 64 operating power plants in the catalog, 13,720 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 71.9% of operating capacity (9,865 MW), with coal a distant second at 13.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Hongsa Power Station (1,878 MW, recorded start year 2015).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Laos electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Laos
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Laos
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Laos get its electricity?
Across the 64 operating plants in the catalog, Laos's capacity is led by hydro at 71.9% (9,865 MW), then coal at 13.7% and solar at 8.2%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Laos?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Laos is Hongsa Power Station, a coal facility with 1,878 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2015.
How many power plants does Laos have?
The catalog tracks 64 operating power plants in Laos, with 13,720 MW in all.
Can I see Laos's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Laos to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.