Cambodia’s regional power grid bid gets ADB support

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), yesterday, supported Cambodia’s push for the establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), sharing a vision to enhance the region’s green energy security. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501436267/cambodias-regional-power-grid-bid-gets-adb-support/

Solar to remain fastest growing power source

At an annual growth rate of 14.34 percent, the fastest growth in electricity generation in the Kingdom will be in the solar sector in the coming years, a latest study by the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia has revealed. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501419929/solar-to-remain-fastest-growing-power-source/

1.4 MWp rooftop solar PV system in Cambodia planned for development

Cleantech Solar, a commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV developer,  has inked a long-term solar partnership with Can Sports Shoes Co. Ltd. in Cambodia to develop a 1.4 MWp rooftop solar PV project. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217670/1-4-mwp-rooftop-solar-pv-system-in-cambodia-planned-for-development/

$50M ADB support for Kingdom’s energy transition plan

Extending valuable support to the Cambodian government’s energy transition plan to enhance renewable energy output and raise energy efficiency while shifting away from fossil fuels, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday announced a $50 million policy-based loan package with $23 million in project investments ...

Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501203524/50m-adb-support-for-kingdoms-energy-transition-plan/

Cambodia targets 3,155MW from solar by 2040

The share of solar power in the total energy mix of Cambodia is poised to rise sharply in the coming decades and can reach 3,155 MW by 2040, bigger than the contribution from locally generated hydroelectricity which is a major source of renewable energy in ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501193938/cambodia-targets-3155mw-from-solar-by-2040/

ADB-backed Nat’l Solar Park adds 60MW to grid

A 60MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in southwestern Kampong Chhnang province, part of the 100MW National Solar Park, was connected to the national grid on November 11, in a move to provide the people with more power resources, reported the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-backed-natl-solar-park-adds-60mw-grid

ADB mandate inked for 2GW of solar

The state-owned power utility is set to undertake a nationwide study on ways to harness an additional 2GW capacity of solar energy proposed by a regional lender, in a pilot project expected to spur up to $100 million in investments that aims to illustrate how ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-mandate-inked-2gw-solar

ADB, EDC sign mandate for two GW solar and battery storage power programme in Cambodia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a transaction advisory services mandate with Cambodia’s national utility company Électricité du Cambodge (EDC) to support the development of two gigawatts (GW) of solar power in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501179163/adb-edc-sign-mandate-for-two-gw-solar-and-battery-storage-power-programme-in-cambodia/

$1m initiative to push sustainable tourism

WWF Cambodia has launched a $1 million project to support post-Covid recovery and the development of sustainable tourism in Cambodia by introducing solar and cooling systems to the sector. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/1m-initiative-to-push-sustainable-tourism

Garment factories urged to switch to solar power

The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Cambodia on Tuesday called for quicker adoption of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels in the country’s garment sector to make it more competitive. ...

Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501086193/garment-factories-urged-to-switch-to-solar-power/

Plans to have solar-mini grid system to provide electricity in 350 villages

The Ministry of Mines and Energy in collaboration with UNDP is seeking the possibility to have solar-mini grid systems at villages that have not been electrified. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501017410/plans-to-have-solar-mini-grid-system-to-provide-electricity-in-350-villages/

Biggest solar farm set to more than double in capacity

Plans are underway to expand the capacity of the Kingdom’s largest solar power station, by nearly 167 per cent from 90MW to 240MW, to help meet demand and reduce energy costs, according to the head of state-run electric utility Electricite du Cambodge (EdC).   ...

Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/biggest-solar-farm-set-more-double-capacity

New solar power plants of 495 MW to come online in 2023

Seven solar power plants of 495 megawatts will be online in 2023 pushing up the supply of such source to represent 20 percent of the total installed power capacity. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50964110/new-solar-power-plants-of-495-mw-to-come-online-in-2023/

Solar slated to add 495MW by 2023

Cambodia will add 495MW of solar power capacity from seven projects by 2023, which will represent “20 per cent” of the total energy supply by then, as the world looks to harness the sun as a key source of renewable electric power in the fight ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/solar-slated-add-495mw-2023

200MW solar farm set for Kampong Speu

A 200MW solar project backed by a $200 million investment from two large companies will be built in Aoral Eco-City, a joint statement said on April 26. ...

Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/200mw-solar-farm-set-kampong-speu

60MW solar station in Battambang hooked to grid

A 60MW solar power station in northern Battambang province was commissioned and connected to the national grid last week. The solar farm is located in southwestern Thma Koul district’s Anlong Run commune and is invested by Shenzhen-listed Risen Energy Co Ltd. ...

Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/60mw-solar-station-battambang-hooked-grid

Banteay Meanchey solar farm adds 39MW to national grid

A 39MW solar power plant in far northwestern Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province has been successfully brought to the national grid, Shenzhen-listed solar development company JA Solar Technology Co Ltd said in press release on March 10. ...

Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banteay-meanchey-solar-farm-adds-39mw-national-grid

Research centre adds solar power station in Siem Reap

The Ministry of Environment and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia officially launched a solar power plant and battery storage system at the Kesor Kol Sok An Phnom Kulen Research and Conservation Centre on Kulen mountain in Siem Reap province. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/research-centre-adds-solar-power-station-siem-reap

Four solar power stations coming online

Additional renewable energy generated by solar power will come online soon in Cambodia from four new stations scheduled to be linked to the grid early this year. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50803921/four-solar-power-stations-coming-online/

Sunny future predicted for photovoltaics

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Cambodia’s resident representative, Nick Beresford, said yesterday solar technology is moving fast, is far cheaper than carbon-based energy and provides clean electricity. He said the UNDP is working with the Ministry of Mines and Energy on projects to ensure ...

Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50801824/sunny-future-predicted-for-photovoltaics/

Rice miller pilots solar warehouses

In a first for the Kingdom, leading organic rice miller and exporter AMRU Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd will pilot the use of solar energy in its facilities to increase energy sustainability during dry-season production lines that are often riddled with power outages. ...

Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-miller-pilots-solar-warehouses

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