LAOS:Oudomxay - Results

Identification of priority villages

RESIREA methodology aims at targeting the villages that meet the conditions required for setting up programmes that are both technically and financially sustainable.

Thus, this phase of RESIREA consisted in carrying out a multi-sectorial analysis, to identify the villages with the most favorable context for Decentralized Rural Electrification projects through renewable energies.

Priority zones have then been identified in Oudomxay, by defining clusters of promising villages.

The selection was based on the following criteria:

  • exclusion criteria: electrified, planned to be electrified or located nearer than 3 km from grid extensions, low density and population, urban villages;

  • favorable criteria: presence of social infrastructures and micro-credit organization, good economic dynamism, possible access and high population;

  • definition of clusters of villages

For more information about the selection methodology and results: Identification of priority villages

These results have been presented on the 31st of March 2008 during a workshop to provincial and national authorities, districts representatives, local actors working in the field of energy and private operators.


Workshop in Oudomxay

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Further to the workshop, 23 villages in Houn and Xay districts have been selected: the results are illustrated in the map below:


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WORKSHOP IN OUDOMXAY – MARCH 2008

The workshop in Oudomxay was divided in two parts:

First part: presentations from the European consortium, with a recall of RESIREA methodology, time frame and expected results.

The expected technologies were presented, indicating the main assets and limits of each solution. It was also an opportunity to give to all the participants the restitution of the studies carried out in 2007. Finally, the selection methodology leading to the selection of priority zones has been presented in details.

Second part: discussions

The second half of the workshop was dedicated to debates and expression of interests. Each participant, from institutional or private sides, has been invited to present his expectations from RESIREA projects and his opinion on the selected zones. The local development plans and strategies have been linked with the proposed zones. The concertation has lead to comments and after discussion, to the validation and priorization of the zones.

During the discussions, operators and authorities have expressed their preference for centralized options with mini grids, which are the most cost efficient solutions. Especially mini-hydro plants are the most attractive options. During the workshop, all local actors indicated their wish that RESIREA investigates in priority the zones presenting a potential for mini hydro projects. Biomass options, with gasification or bio-fuel units, are less known and developed, but the development potential seems high (especially thanks to the huge amount of corn residues). Solar Home Systems are not so profitable for private operators. Yet, considering centralized options, the legal frame for the future connection of the stand-alone mini-grids with the national grid will have to be studied.