Operations commence at 18MW Kirirom III hydro power plant in Cambodia
The Cambodian government has commenced operations at the 18MW Kirirom III hydro power plant in the southwestern part of the country. The facility will produce 78 million KWh of electricity a year and help the country reduce its power shortage crisis and dependence on oil-fueled electricity. … Electricity from the hydro plant is sold to state-owned firm Electricity of Cambodia for a cost of 7.91 cents per KWh. … The Kirirom III dam is the 3rd Chinese hydroelectric investment that has begun operations in Cambodia following the 193MW Kamchay plant in Kampot province and the 12MW Kirirom I facility in Kampong Speu province. …
