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China Completes 1 GW Solar Project in Laos, Reducing Emissions

4/9/2026

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China General Nuclear Power Group completed a 1 gigawatt (GW) solar power project in Laos, connected to the grid on April 9, 2026.
The installation uses 2.23 million solar panels and is part of the China-Laos 500-kilovolt power interconnection project.
It is expected to generate 1.65 billion kilowatt hours annually, reduce coal use by 500,000 tonnes, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.3 million tonnes, according to local officials.

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China General Nuclear Power Group completed a 1 gigawatt (GW) solar power project in Laos, connected to the grid on April 9, 2026.
The installation uses 2.23 million solar panels and is part of the China-Laos 500-kilovolt power interconnection project.
It is expected to generate 1.65 billion kilowatt hours annually, reduce coal use by 500,000 tonnes, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.3 million tonnes, according to local officials.