The decision came from Thailand-based developer Impact Electrons Siam (IES) which aims to see the Monsoon Wind Power Project completed in 2020.

With an estimated cost of $1.5bn, the project will be the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region’s largest wind farm, and the first wind development in Laos.

President of Vestas Asia Pacific & China Chris Beaufait said: “Vestas is honoured to be selected as the preferred technology provider for this milestone project in the region, which has huge wind energy potential to power sustainable growth.

“We