Danish Investor Backs Major Laos Wind Project to Supply Electricity to Vietnam

HANOI, June 10, 2026 — Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has partnered with Vietnamese infrastructure company FECON to propose a 1,000 MW onshore wind power project in Laos, with the electricity intended for export to Vietnam.

The proposed project was discussed during a meeting on June 10 between Vietnam’s Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and Niels Holst, a member of CIP’s Board of Directors.

According to the proposal, the wind farm would be developed in Savannakhet Province in southern Laos and could supply renewable electricity to Vietnam between 2026 and 2028.

The project comes as Vietnam faces rapidly rising electricity demand driven by industrial growth and the continued expansion of its manufacturing sector.

CIP Plans US$3 Billion Investment in Vietnam

CIP identified Vietnam as one of its key strategic markets. The Danish renewable energy investor currently manages approximately US$40 billion in green energy investments globally and plans to invest around US$3 billion in Vietnam by 2030.

Beyond the proposed Laos wind project, CIP and FECON are also discussing a broader renewable energy portfolio with a combined capacity of approximately 2.5 GW by 2030.

The potential portfolio would include wind and solar projects in Vietnam and Laos, as well as additional cross-border electricity exports and energy storage solutions.

Energy Storage to Support Renewable Integration

The partnership is also exploring the development of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to improve grid stability and support the integration of increasing amounts of renewable energy.

The combination of renewable generation and energy storage could help address the intermittency of wind and solar power while supporting more flexible cross-border electricity transmission.

Strengthening Laos-Vietnam Energy Cooperation

The proposed wind project comes amid growing energy cooperation between Laos and Vietnam.

The two countries have expanded collaboration in areas including electricity trading, coal supply and cross-border energy infrastructure in recent years.

For Laos, the project could further strengthen its role as a regional electricity exporter by connecting its renewable energy resources with neighboring markets.

For Vietnam, importing renewable electricity from Laos could provide an additional source of clean power as the country works to meet rising electricity demand and expand its renewable energy capacity.

For CIP, the project represents another step in expanding its presence in Southeast Asia’s renewable energy market, while the broader 2.5 GW pipeline highlights the growing potential for cross-border renewable energy development and energy storage in the region.