Deputy Managing Director of EDL Mr Souliya Malavong (right) and CEO of CTE Co., Ltd., Mr Yong Seok Yang (left), exchange agreements after signing them last Wednesday.

EDL, Korea’s CTE Consortium ink deal on 100MW solar farm in Oudomxay

Electricité du Laos (EDL) and Korea’s CTE Consortium on Wednesday (February 11) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on a feasibility study for the 100MW Oudomxay solar photovoltaic power project in northern Laos.
The signing ceremony, held at EDL headquarters, marked the first feasibility study agreement for a solar power project between EDL and a private Korean company, representing a new milestone in renewable energy cooperation between Laos and the Republic of Korea.
The agreement was signed by Deputy Managing Director of EDL Mr Souliya Malavong and CEO of CTE Co., Ltd., Mr Yong Seok Yang, witnessed by officials from both sides.
The project aligns with the Lao government’s 2030 National Green Growth Strategy and the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2026-2030, which prioritise sustainable development and the growth of renewable energy.
Under the agreement, the CTE Consortium will carry out a full feasibility study and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, obtain a power generation permit in accordance with Lao laws and regulations, and begin construction of the solar power plant in 2027.
The Oudomxay 100MW solar photovoltaic power project is structured as a public-private partnership (PPP), aimed at bolstering renewable energy development and generating revenue from electricity sales.
The plant will be built on a 150-hectare site near the Namkon Reservoir, an area noted for its strong solar irradiance and convenient grid connectivity.
CTE CEO Mr Yong Seok Yang said the project is expected to generate approximately 160GWh of electricity annually, with power to be exported to Vietnam. It is envisaged that about 600 jobs will be created during the construction phase, with more than 120 positions anticipated during operation and maintenance.
He added that the project is expected to generate economic ripple effects for local material suppliers, construction companies, and the logistics and service industries.
Partnerships with schools and vocational training institutions are also expected to train more than 600 renewable energy professionals.
Mr Yang noted that the initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 on affordable and clean energy, Goal 13 on climate action, and Goal 17 on partnerships for these goals.
He said the project would help to fulfil the SDGs in Laos while laying the foundation for the expansion of Korean renewable energy companies and attracting foreign investment.
The CTE Consortium began negotiations on the solar power project with Oudomxay province in January 2025 and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the power plant site in June 2025.  A Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) began in August 2025, followed by an Initiative Environmental Evaluation, with both studies conducted over approximately four months until early December 2025.
The Pre-FS involved specialised companies from Korea and Laos, including SDMI and EDISON Engineering from Korea, and Souvanny Construction Engineering Sole and Innogreen Engineering from Laos.  The studies comprehensively reviewed site suitability, solar irradiance, projected power generation capacity, grid connection potential, environmental considerations, financial feasibility, and legal and licensing requirements. The technical, environmental and financial assessments were successfully completed.
The agreement is the first form of collaboration between EDL and a private Korean company and signals the beginning of expanded public-private cooperation with Korean firms in Laos’ renewable energy sector.

By Advertorial Desk
(Latest Update February 16, 2026)