The China-Laos 500kV interconnection project transmission line is connected today. It can deliver 3 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually.

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-20T16:43:33+00:00

The China-Laos 500kV interconnection project officially crosses the border, marking a phased progress of the project. The project emphasizes ecological protection, reducing environmental disturbance by over 90%, and has established the "Elephant Protector" position to ensure the safety of humans and elephants.

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2026-02-20 16:43:33

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This morning (the 5th), the 500 kV China-Laos interconnected power transmission line crossing the border between the two countries was officially connected, marking a significant milestone in this major project. The China-Laos 500 kV power grid interconnection project extends from Xishuangbanna in China to Udomxay in Laos, with most of the construction passing through the habitat of wild Asian elephants. Since its official start in February 2025, protecting the ecosystem and safeguarding the Asian elephant habitat have become key tasks for the project. The project employs an “drone + helicopter” aerial formation, with over 5,000 tons of materials “flying across” the forest, achieving “airborne direct access” for most of the towers. It is estimated that compared to traditional construction methods, this approach reduces environmental disturbance by over 90%. To ensure the safety of both humans and elephants, a new position called “Elephant Protector” has been added to the site. (CCTV News)

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