How many power grids are there in Cambodia?

62. Beyond these supply systems connected to the grid, according to the EAC, in 2017 Cambodia also had 14 isolated distribution grids (mini-grids), with generation capacities ranging from 70 kilowatts to 1.2 MW. In 2017, these mini-grids reached 12,184 consumers and supplied 4.8 GWh.

How much money does Cambodia need to build a power plant?

The Cambodian government has stated in its PDP that it will need $9 billion of investment to develop new power plants and expand the national grid, of which $2.5 billion has been approved between 2022 and 2025. Opportunities exist for power generation and transmission equipment.

Does Cambodia have electricity?

In very remote rural areas, the only source of electricity may be a small portable generator. The Government of Cambodia set a goal of electrifying all villages by 2020 and connecting at least 90 percent of all households to grid-quality electricity by 2030.

How much electricity will Cambodia generate in 2023?

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) predicts that the total installed capacity will increase to 4,945 MW of electricity in 2023. Cambodia generated 1,331 MW from hydropower plants, 1,025 MW from coal-fired plants, 642 MW of its energy from oil-powered plants, and 437 MW from solar.

Why is electricity so expensive in Cambodia?

Electricity prices in Cambodia are among the most expensive in the region due to a shortage of integrated high-voltage transmission systems and the high cost of imported diesel fuel. Power in provincial cities is more expensive and less reliable than the supply in Phnom Penh.