Energy in Cambodia

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TWh. About one third of the energy came from oil products and about two thirds from biofuels and waste.[1]

Cambodia has significant potential for developing renewable energy. In 2020, however, the country had no set renewable energy targets.[2] To attract more investment in renewable energy the country could adopt clear renewable energy targets, improve renewable energy governance and facilitate market entry for foreign investors.[2]

Along with other ASEAN member states, Cambodia remains one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world; therefore, it is recommended that the country focuses on developing more renewable energy as part of climate change mitigation policies.[3]

Cambodia controls

offshore oil reserves in the Gulf of Thailand; however, the only attempt to extract oil ended in the failure in 2021 of the Apsara field project after production did not meet expectations.[4]

Cambodia's domestic energy supply in 2021 was 9,255 GWh, with 44% hydro, 41% coal, 8% fuel oil, and 6% solar.[5]

Many rural communities are making use of solar power to access electricity. Cambodia had 305 MW of solar installed at the end of 2021, with seven grid-connected projects. Another 700 MW was planned or under construction.[5]

Cambodia could potentially base its energy system on 100% renewable energy, but this would require large investments, including in energy storage systems.[6]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Cambodia". www.iea.org. International Energy Agency (IEA). Retrieved 5 October 2015.
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  4. ^ "Cambodia's oil export ambitions sink with "stolen" tanker standoff". Reuters. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Cambodia's Mismatch of Solar Potential and Energy Harvesting". VOA. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
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