Analysis of Stakeholders in Off-Grid Power Generation and Research on Business Models in Laos

This study explores off-grid power generation business models in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), with the objective of identifying viable pathways to expand energy access in rural and underserved regions. The research aims to analyze and evaluate various business models in terms of their technical, economic, and social viability within the unique geographic and policy context of Lao PDR. There are two level of the research objectives: High Level Objectives (HLO) and Concreted Research Objectives (CRO). For HLO is that an appropriated off-grid power generation business model for Laos supports the Lao PDR Government’s commitment to promote an inclusive green growth development agenda that ensures lowered GHG emissions and increased energy efficiency. The Lao PDR National Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) notes the country’s ambitious plans to lower energy consumption and reduce GHG emissions. While the CRO are focused on learning strategies, regulation and practical lessons from other countries the ASEAN region on the off-grid development and business model. To analyze and investigate the environmental strategy of business model under external and internal context and related and considered factors. And finally, this is to conclude and recommend the off-grid power generation business model as the research conclusion, which will become a support mechanism for the companies to operate consistently over many years into the future according to ambitious goal for supplying modern and save energy for rural families by 2030