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What is Myanmar's Solar potential?

In the short- to medium-term, off-grid solar home systems and mini-grid solar / solar/hybrid projects aim to connect households in remote locations where the costs of grid access are prohibitively expensive. The Asian Development Bank estimates Myanmar’s potential solar resource at 27 GW. To date, very little of this potential has been realised.

Is Myanmar suitable for solar power development?

Myanmar has 60% of its land area with high solar irradiation levels, but a third of the country is unsuitable for PV development due to mountainous terrain and protected areas. The electricity transmission grid system and the load capacity in Myanmar are limited, which hampers the input of solar power.

Why is solar power a key part of Myanmar's energy strategy?

Despite these challenges, the solar power initiative remains a crucial part of Myanmar’s energy strategy. The junta has announced plans to develop 51 more solar projects, with a total capacity of 3,000 megawatts. If successful, these projects could significantly reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels and help stabilize the energy sector.

Why does Myanmar have a energy crisis?

Myanmar’s energy crisis has been exacerbated by the military’s mismanagement of the sector. Despite increasing the number of power plants, the junta struggles to meet the country’s energy demands. Many of these plants rely on imported LNG, which is costly and unsustainable.