Wind Energy in Cambodia Still Under Tariff Negotiations: Mines Ministry

Singapore-based firm The Blue Circle is still negotiating with Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) regarding the tarrif price of energy generated from their wind power plant development in Kampot province.

The firm is expecting to reach an agreement and receive a permit from the government soon as they claim to offer the best deal.

Chea Sophorn, Development Manager of The Blue Circle, said that the firm offers EDC the cheapest tariff among all renewable energy sources.

“Given this relatively low price, I think EDC will include wind power in the next round after solar power plants are built,” he said.

HE Victor Jona, Director-General of Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, similarly also expected that the company and EDC will reach an agreement soon.

“We want the energy with as low a price as possible so that the government can reduce the price to general users as well,” HE Victor Jona said.

According to the plan, the firm is planning to build a wind turbine on Bokor Mountain in Kampot, which will have a capacity of 80 mW. (read more)

Additional to The Blue Circle’s investment project, another 100mW wind energy project in Mondulkiri province is also currently under feasibility study made by a joint venture between a Chinese firm and a local firm

HE Victor Jona said the ministry is still waiting for the report on that project while also citing that the ministry always welcomes all investment in the energy sector, particularly renewable energy.

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