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CambodiaThe Ministry of Mines and Energy this year approved a quota of 30 MW for new rooftop solar energy systems.
The new limit, which will mainly impact large-scale commercial and industrial consumers, is part of efforts to manage grid integration.
Large-scale electricity consumers wanting to install rooftop solar systems must obtain permission from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia, the ministry said.
A statement on the authority’s website explains that consumers can only install large-scale solar energy if they have completed an application form and obtained permission in accordance with the regulations, procedures and policies of the Electricity Authority of Cambodia.
According to Cambodia’s current rooftop solar regulations, residential solar power of less than 10 kW does not require prior approval from the electricity authority, but must be reported to the relevant local electricity supplier.
The electricity authority’s website states that Cambodia has installed 827 MW of solar energy to date. Ministry data shows that the share of renewable energy sources in Cambodia’s energy mix is 61.11%, while solar energy accounts for 18.91%. The main form of renewable energy in Cambodia is hydropower.
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