Solar panels installed in Phnom Penh to generate electricity

How much solar power does Phnom Penh need?

Phnom Penh needs some 400 megawatts. We will increase the energy generation capacity by coal-fired power plants,” the Premier was quoted in news reports. Solar power capacity has been on a sharp ascent in Cambodia recently, increasing at a 10% annual rate from less than 1% of national generation capacity, however.

Will solar power boost Cambodia''s energy share?

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.

Can solar power be used in Cambodia?

With more than 400 MW of utility-scale solar capacity currently installed, there is definitely space for both utility-scale and rooftop systems for Cambodia to fully reap the benefits of solar power.

How much does solar energy cost in Cambodia?

One of the promising traits of solar energy in Cambodia is its cost. The average electricity price for solar power is around USD 0.03 per kW, significantly lower than that of coal, which is USD 7.7 per kW.