Is solar energy a good source of energy in Cambodia?

Solar energy in Cambodia is the country’s second most promising clean energy source behind hydropower. Hydropower remains Cambodia’s most developed renewable energy source but also has its own challenges – such as yearly variability due to droughts and floods.

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.

Is Cambodia a solar power hotspot?

Cambodia’s geographical location and climate conditions position it as a solar power hotspot with potential that surpasses many of its regional neighbours. Studies show that the country receives a daily solar irradiance of 5 kWh per square m and an average of eight hours of sunlight daily.

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.