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LIRE in need of volunteers

The Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE) is looking for volunteers to work with them in the areas of renewable energy, CDM, marketing and communication, among others.    LIRE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sustainable development of self-sufficient renewable energy sector in Lao PDR.  The institute offers agronomical, technological and socio-economic research services, and [...]

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New Hydro Plant to Provide Clean Energy for Thailand, Cut Poverty in Lao PDR

New Hydro Plant to Provide Clean Energy for Thailand, Cut Poverty in Lao PDR

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide approximately $465 million to support the construction of a 440-megawatt hydropower plant that will supply power to energy-hungry Thailand and provide much-needed revenue to fund poverty reduction programs in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). “Earnings from clean energy exports are vital to poverty [...]

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Member Update: Sunlabob develops improved version of solar lantern rental system

Sunlabob Renewable Energy is a Lao-based company operating as a profit organization.  Sunlabob sells hardware and provides commercially viable energy services to remote and off-grid areas.   Sunlabob is a member of the Lighting for All working group of the Energy for All partnership. Activities on Energy for All: Sunlabob is involved in activities that [...]

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ADB to Help GMS Boost Biomass Use for Clean Energy, Food Needs

ADB to Help GMS Boost Biomass Use for Clean Energy, Food Needs

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to help the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) scale up the use of biomass waste in the agriculture sector to meet its growing need for clean energy and food security for poor rural households. The ADB Board of Directors has approved a regional technical assistance project that [...]

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