The final studies are now available:
The Project
In the frame of the Asia Pro Eco APE project “Diagnostic Study on Renewable Energy Potential and Feasibility in Southeast Asia“, PV solar and biomass strategies were developed. Target was the development of renewable energy sources (RES) basing on solar energy and biomass to provide the Lao population with reliable energy services. Complete chains of PV and biomass energy generation from input over suitable technologies to the demand and marketing of the final products were evaluated from the economical, technical, social and legislative point of view. The findings of this evaluation are presented in the studies on solar and biomass energy potential and feasibility in Lao PDR and in Thailand. The project was implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenergie e.V. (DGS) in partnership with the Wageningen University in The Netherlands, the Thai Renewable Energy and Environmental Centre (REEC), the Lao Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development Association (RESDALAO), the Lao Community Development and Environment Association (CDEA) and the National University of Laos (NUOL).
The Biomass Chain
The analysis of the biomass chain focused on the availability, suitability and production possibilities of input materials. In addition to technical data collection on wasted biomass, a research was carried out on the wider social and economic potential of biomass cultivation for energy production. Suitable energy crops were identified, cultivated and their biogas yield analysed in laboratory digestion trials. Appropriate technologies for biomass treatment were identified based on the research, pilot and full-scale projects in Laos and an evaluation completed on the transfer possibility of European technologies.
The innovative approach of the research performed in the project consists in considering the fact that biomass is not only wasted biomass but especially the grown biomass usable as an energy source. This can be combined with PV solar energy production.
The PV Chain
The PV solar chain research on monthly, hourly and solar irradiance was carried out to provide detailed data on the PV solar potential. Additionally, information on implemented PV solar systems were collected and evaluated. The project has provided an opportunity to collate, update and store local meteorological data and knowledge to create a secure basis for the planning of PV solar projects in Laos and Thailand. Appropriate PV technologies and systems were identified based on the research, on pilot and full-scale projects in Laos and Thailand and an evaluation completed on the transfer possibility of European technologies.
General information on the project progress are described in the quarterly updates and the final report of the project below:
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