Gov’t to Equip Solar-Mini Grid System for 350 Villages

• 2 February 2022
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy in collaboration with the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) and Electricity of Cambodia (EDC) is looking for ways to equip solar-mini grid systems and solar home systems in villages without access to electricity.

Currently, 13,818 villages representing 97.53% of total villages nationwide have been electrified and the other 350 villages (2.47%) are un-electrified, according to a report co- produced by three government bodies issued this week.

The remaining 350 un-electrified villages are mostly located on islands, flooded areas during the rainy season, areas without road access, floating areas and remote areas with a scattered population.

“The Ministry of Mines and Energy, EDC have been seeking the possibility of supplying electricity to the remaining villages through Solar Mini-Grid Systems and through the projects of distributing Solar Home Systems,” the ministry said.

In 2021, the ministry received funds from UNDP Cambodia for Solar Mini-Grid Systems to supply electricity to three villages in Kampong Cham province.

The EDC also plans to distribute 10,000 Solar Home Systems for use in the remaining villages.

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