Solar panels on rooftops in Cambodia

When will rooftop solar power be allowed in Cambodia?

Notes to Editors: Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia was presented by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in April 2023. It will form the basis of the forthcoming regulation, slated to be issued in early 2024.

Why should Cambodia install a rooftop solar power system?

Oxfam Cambodia said the installation of a rooftop solar power systems is a diversification of energy sources that contributes to the promotion of clean energy and increased energy production. It reduced the load and pressure on the national distribution network, Oxfam told CamboJA News via Telegram.

Does Cambodia have a solar rooftop self-declaration?

(CamboJA/Pring Samrang) A recent unclear statement by the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) drew mixed reactions from the public about the solar rooftop self-declaration. The EAC later released a statement clarifying that self-declaration was “only for rooftop solar power consumers” who are connected to the national power grid.

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.