Cambodia solar power grid connection

Can a large-scale solar PV system be developed in Cambodia?

The National Solar Park Project has demonstrated the potential to develop large-scale solar PV in a cost-effective manner in Cambodia by mobilizing both public and private resources. Under the project, an international competitive tender was organized to bid out power generation units to the private sector in two phases of 60 MW and 40 MW.

Can solar power help Cambodia achieve national electrification goals?

Searching for alternative options, Cambodia joins a growing list of national governments who have come around to seeing solar and other distributed, emissions-free renewable energy resources as a cost-effective means of achieving national electrification, as well as national and international climate change and renewable energy, goals.

Does Cambodia have solar power?

However, considering the country’s historical energy mix, the existing solar capacity appears positive. As of 2011, Cambodia had no solar power plants, and solar energy was not a part of the country’s energy mix. Cambodia’s current installed solar capacity is slightly over 400 MW, but the country is targeting 3.1 GW by 2040.

Will solar power be a key part of Cambodia's Power Development Plan?

The country recently approved the Power Development Masterplan (2021–2040), covering an inspiring goal of increasing solar PV capacity to 1,000 MW by 2030 and 3,000 MW by 2040. Solar generation will need to be a key part of Cambodia's efforts to expand access to affordable power while also transitioning to cleaner energy.

Why are Cambodians investing in solar energy?

Cambodian households and businesses are also increasingly investing in behind-the-meter (BTM) solar energy systems as they’re much easier and faster to deploy and costs are lower than utility grid rates, market analysts highlight. Photovoltaic electricity potential in Cambodia. © 2017 The World Bank, Solar resource data: Solargis.

How many power grids are there in Cambodia?

62. Beyond these supply systems connected to the grid, according to the EAC, in 2017 Cambodia also had 14 isolated distribution grids (mini-grids), with generation capacities ranging from 70 kilowatts to 1.2 MW. In 2017, these mini-grids reached 12,184 consumers and supplied 4.8 GWh.