Does Cambodia have a solar generation regulation?

In 2018, Cambodia introduced a solar generation regulation, a new driver for the country’s solar PV system development. Cambodia’s grid-scale solar development started with just a 10 MW pilot in 2017.

Can Cambodia push for a greener energy future?

“Cambodia has an opportunity to push for a greener energy future by requesting investment specifically in clean technologies like solar, battery storage, and closed-loop systems of pumped storage hydropower,” she said. So far, large-scale solar farm development has moved slowly in light of the country’s immense amount of untapped shine.

How does Cambodia generate electricity?

In addition to hydroelectric power generation, which accounts for well above half of national power capacity, Cambodia relies heavily on coal and other fossil fuels, increasingly liquid natural gas, for electricity generation and continues to subsidize exploration, production and consumption.

How much electricity will Cambodia need by 2040?

Rapid economic development and continued industrial growth are projected to quadruple electricity demand in Cambodia by 2040, according to the World Bank. This would require approximately $20 billion in investments to expand generation capacity and the transmission grid.

How much electricity does Cambodia use?

Cambodia consumed a total of 2,650 megawatts of electricity in 2018, an increase of about 15% compared to 2017, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Eighty-three percent of rural areas had access to grid power as of the most recent, publicly disclosed figures, leaving nearly 5 million Cambodians without access to electricity.