Cambodia solar container communication station inverter grid-connected room

How many solar power plants are there in Cambodia?

Cambodia’s grid-scale solar development started with just a 10 MW pilot in 2017. Today, nine solar power plants are connected to the national grid and are capable of producing up to 444 megawatts (MW), according to the Stimson Center’s Mekong Infrastructure Tracker.

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.

What is Cambodia's energy mix?

Fish migration patterns are disrupted, and fish populations have declined,” Sophy said. Today, Cambodia’s domestic energy mix is largely dominated by hydropower and coal, which respectively account for 46% and 48% of supply. Meanwhile, solar arrays in the sun-drenched kingdom currently provide just about 5% of the country’s electricity.