Cambodia''s Energy Crossroads: Solar capacity could grow
"Our clients are from European countries, and they demand us to operate with clean energy, " said So Saveth, a general manager of the Footsteps garment factory in Phnom
"Our clients are from European countries, and they demand us to operate with clean energy, " said So Saveth, a general manager of the Footsteps garment factory in Phnom
Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- Cambodia is on track to significantly boost its solar energy share, with new figures projecting solar to make up 7% of the country''s electricity supply by 2025. This
Just over the last year (2018-2019), many new utility-scale solar farms have been approved, for a total of 415 MW that will power the national grid within the next few years.
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Cambodia's solar energy capacity is set to hit 530.14 MW in 2025, making up 7% of national power supply—up from 3.2% in 2023. Discover key projects.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia is on track to significantly boost its solar energy share, with new figures projecting solar to make up 7% of the country’s electricity supply by 2025. This equates to a total installed capacity of 530.14 megawatts (MW) —a major leap from 3.2% in 2023 and 4.6% in 2024.
The Phnom Penh Grid System supplies power to Phnom Penh, parts of Kandal, Kampong Speu and Takeo Provinces”. (Page 45, EAC 2010) In addition, Électricité du Cambodge (EDC), comprised of one diesel power plant (C3) and two thermal power plants (C5 and C6) and small three diesel generator plants, supplies electricity to the Phnom Penh Grid System1.
That tracker also reveals 620 MW of capacity is on the way from two solar farms currently under construction, with an additional four installations planned. Cambodia is also set to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure with two new storage projects, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak.