Laos technology noon energy storage power station

Which French company is supporting wave and anchoring studies in Laos?

French engineering company Innosea has joined the ambitious project as a provider of support for wave and anchoring studies. The Nam Theun hydropower station in Laos. Image: EDF French energy giant EDF is planning the construction of a 240 MW floating solar power plant at the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower plant on the Nam Theun River, in Laos.

Will Noon energy provide a long-term energy storage capacity?

Canary Media says Noon Energy’s technology will deliver a useful amount of capacity affordably for days on end without running out of power. The lithium-ion batteries used for grid storage today are unable to provide ultra long duration energy storage without becoming prohibitively expensive.

Will EDF build 240 MW floating PV project at Laos' largest hydropower dam?

EDF is planning to build a 240 MW floating PV project at Laos’ largest hydropower dam. French engineering company Innosea has joined the ambitious project as a provider of support for wave and anchoring studies. The Nam Theun hydropower station in Laos. Image: EDF

Why should Laos invest in a floating solar plant?

“It’s also a privilege to support Laos in the development of what is projected to be one of the world’s largest floating PV plants.” The solar plant will cover an area of 3.2km 2, which corresponds to less than 1% of the reservoir’s area at full supply level.

What is a noon power plant?

Noon occupies a more rigorously defined space: It’s building batteries that can deliver a desired amount of power for 100 hours or more. That range, also called multiday storage, would allow a Noon-supplied power plant to store clean energy and deliver it through a prolonged period without sun or wind.

How many hydroelectric projects will Laos build in 2020?

Overall, Laos plans to build nine hydroelectric projects on the main part of the Mekong River. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Laos had an installed PV capacity of around 22 MW at the end of 2020. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.