1. Rural electrification in Laos has expanded significantly over the past decades. In 1975, only 5% of families had access to electricity, but electrification reached 87% of households by 2014 through grid extensions and off-grid solutions. 2. Models for rural electrification in Laos include connecting households to the national grid, off-grid solutions like solar home systems and mini-grids, and a "Power to the Poor" program that provides interest-free credit to help the poorest households afford grid connections. 3. Key drivers of success for rural electrification in Laos have been sustained government commitment and funding, utility-driven grid expansion combined with off-grid programs, financial support from international donors