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Can Cambodia permit rooftop solar power?

At the end of April, the nation's Ministry of Mines and Energy published a document, “ Principles for permitting the use of rooftop solar power in Cambodia ” that outlines new principles to streamline the permitting process of rooftop PV. It proposes the replacement of actual capacity charges with new tariffs and quotas for installations.

Why did customers start installing solar systems in Cambodia?

However, customers started installing solar systems as the global cost of solar was rapidly declining. There were cases of EDC requiring rooftop solar systems to be removed or turned off, rumours about a new regulation. In January 2018, the Cambodian Government introduced a regulation for customers installing solar.

Will Cambodia allow rooftop PV?

Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has published a document outlining principles to permit the use of rooftop PV. The new policy replaces a monthly capacity fee for rooftop systems, with a tariff calculated based on an intricate formula. Image: Clean Energy Economy Minnesota

How long does it take to install solar in Cambodia?

In January 2018, the Cambodian Government introduced a regulation for customers installing solar. The following summarises the regulation and the changes made to date: No Implementation Process or Procedure (e.g., forms, timelines etc) released except indication that it should take 1 month.

Is a new solar policy a positive development for Cambodia?

Despite leaving many questions unanswered, Ngo Son sees the new policy as a positive development for solar in Cambodia. This April, the Cambodian government approved five renewable energy projects totaling 520 MW.

Is the new solar tariff a positive development for Cambodia?

Asked whether the new tariff is a positive development for solar in Cambodia, Natharoun Ngo Son, country director at Energy Lab, gave pv magazine an ambivalent answer. “Yes and no. Yes, it is better, because with the capacity charges, first there is a 50% cap, and then the capacity charge applies whether you use your system or not,” said Ngo Son.