How many solar PV projects are there in Cambodia?

Scores of seven solar photovoltaic (PV) projects are in the pipeline for construction and planned for operation by 2023. The Cambodian government aims to generate 20 percent of energy from renewable energy. This is our guide to Solar Energy in Cambodia.

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.

What is the cost of electricity in Cambodia?

In Cambodia, electricity from ground-mount solar costs approximately $0.0388/kWh, which is significantly cheaper than the cost per kWh for electricity from a new dam or coal plant. For comparison, the Lower Sesan 2 dam sells electricity for approximately $0.0695/kWh.

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.

Should Cambodia consider floating solar?

Cambodia has significant opportunity to consider using floating solar technology due to its existing hydropower dams. The Mekong Infrastructure Tracker shows that there are four dams – the Lower Sesan 2, Stung Atay, Stung Tatay, and Kamchay dams – which have sizeable reservoirs of over 10sq km. These reservoirs could potentially be used for floating solar installations.