Does Cambodia have a power grid?

While the existing grid is lacking, Cambodia’s electricity system has significantly transformed over the last decade. Domestic energy production has been increasing at a rate of 8% per year since 2010. However, the country’s simultaneous rapid economic growth has created a power supply gap, primarily filled with imported electricity.

How will the Cambodian electricity project help Cambodians?

The project will support the Royal Government of Cambodia in delivering high-quality, safe, and affordable electricity to all Cambodians through stimulating private investment in clean and renewable energy for remote locations without electricity grids.

How does electricity affect Cambodia's economy?

Electrification is a key for economic growth [1, 2, 3]. One of the major impediments to Cambodia’s economy is the limitation of the electricity coverage in rural areas. While by 2018, almost every household can access at least one source of electricity , one-third of rural household have to rely on off-grid sources [4, 5].

How can Cambodia reduce its electricity demand & supply gap?

First, Cambodia’s existing electricity demand and supply gap need to shrink. One of the main ways the country can achieve this is to reduce the rapidly increasing demand for energy. The country’s National Energy Efficiency Policy 2022-2030 aims to decrease Cambodia’s final electricity consumption by 19% in 2030.

How has 3i impacted Cambodia's electricity sector?

To date, 3i has stimulated investments that have connected more than 31,000 Cambodian households to the electricity grid with total combined investment of about AUD 11.8 million from both the program and electricity operators. The program has leveraged over AUD 9.02 million in infrastructure investment from the private sector.

What is Cambodia's electricity supply?

The composition of Cambodia’s electricity supply is a blend of domestic production and international imports. In 2022, over 25% of the country’s energy was imported from Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Due to the country’s high reliance on hydropower, power demand typically outstrips domestic supply during the dry season.