Core Viewpoint - Myanmar views China as its primary partner in the electricity sector, with approximately 70% of investments in cross-border electricity cooperation projects coming from China, making the China-Myanmar cooperation a core driver for energy security and structural transformation in Myanmar's electricity supply [2][6]. Group 1: Current State of Myanmar's Electricity Sector - As of September 2023, Myanmar's total installed capacity reached 6,357 megawatts, with hydropower accounting for 51%, natural gas for 40%, and solar power for about 3% [4]. - The main transmission voltage remains stable at 230 kV, with a 500 kV transmission line connecting central and southern regions completed, although supporting substations will not be finished until next year [4]. - Myanmar's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) plan aims to increase the share of non-hydropower renewable energy to 11% by 2030, with a target installed capacity of 2,000 megawatts, potentially rising to 17% and over 3,000 megawatts with sufficient international support [4]. Group 2: Future Development Plans - Myanmar is advancing its development plan for 2026-2045, focusing on deepening cooperation with China in hydropower, solar, and wind energy, while enhancing transmission and distribution systems [2][5]. - The cooperation will focus on four key areas: upgrading hydropower, developing ground and floating solar, and establishing onshore and offshore wind energy, all aimed at ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply [7]. - The long-term plan emphasizes the importance of international collaboration, particularly with China, to optimize energy resource allocation and support economic development [5][7].

Core Viewpoint - The first China-Laos Power Technology Forum aims to deepen power cooperation between China and Laos, supporting Laos' energy strategic transformation [1] Group 1: Technology Sharing - The forum advocates for "technology sharing, talent cultivation, and community benefit," focusing on the implementation of mature Chinese technologies such as ultra-high voltage transmission and smart distribution networks [1] - Chinese representatives showcased advanced technologies and solutions in areas like intelligent inspection of power transmission and transformation, online monitoring, and satellite communication [1] Group 2: Talent Cultivation - A standardized curriculum system for grid planning, scheduling, and operation inspection will be established to continuously expand the training scale for Laos' technical backbone [1] Group 3: Community Benefit - The forum emphasizes enhancing the reliability of power supply in Vientiane and the China-Laos railway, reducing losses in the distribution network, and exploring emergency response mechanisms through public welfare projects to deepen China-Laos friendship [1] Group 4: Achievements - The Lao national power grid company reported significant upgrades to the main grid by leveraging the experience of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd [1]