TY - JOUR
T1 - Harnessing solar and wind for sustainable cross-border electricity trade in the Greater Mekong Subregion
AU - Do, Thang
AU - Burke, Paul
AU - Lu, Bin
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Sustainable, low-emission electricity generation options are needed in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including for cross-border electricity trade. Large-scale investment in solar and wind power, together with off-river pumped hydro energy storage, is identified as a promising way forward. The GMS has many potential off-river pumped hydro sites. Actionable recommendations include greater use of bilateral power purchase agreements for cross-border solar and wind power supply, and potential development of a high-voltage direct current grid. Institutional prioritization and ongoing evaluation are required to ensure desired social, environmental, and economic outcomes from the transition.
AB - Sustainable, low-emission electricity generation options are needed in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including for cross-border electricity trade. Large-scale investment in solar and wind power, together with off-river pumped hydro energy storage, is identified as a promising way forward. The GMS has many potential off-river pumped hydro sites. Actionable recommendations include greater use of bilateral power purchase agreements for cross-border solar and wind power supply, and potential development of a high-voltage direct current grid. Institutional prioritization and ongoing evaluation are required to ensure desired social, environmental, and economic outcomes from the transition.
U2 - 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1188335
DO - 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1188335
M3 - Article
SN - 2296-665X
VL - 11
SP - 1
EP - 6
JO - Frontiers in Environmental Science
JF - Frontiers in Environmental Science
ER -