Electricity Security for Economic Diversification in Cambodia:
domestic capacity, which is essential to make this goal a feasible reality. Hence, this article attempts to discuss this matter by spotlighting Cambodia''s energy security challenge,
Energy in Cambodia covers the energy sources used in the country including nuclear, fossil fuels, traditional fuels, and hydro-power. Information on Cambodia's energy usage and the country's goals of development in terms of a green economy are also included.
Total primary energy supply (TPES) increased by 5.8% per year in 2000–2010 and by 8.0% per year in 2010–2019, showing the same trend as that of TFEC. Due to the significant increase in electricity demand, Cambodia rapidly increased its hydropower and coal power generation in 2010–2019.
Major sources of local power generation are hydro and coal, and minor sources include diesel, wood, and biomass. In addition to local power generation, Cambodia also buys electricity from neighboring countries, especially during the dry season.
According to the Khmer Times, Minister of Mines and Energy Suy Sem reiterated during a lecture on "Cambodia's Energy Policy" at the Royal University of Phnom Penh on the 4th that the country will not build new coal power plants in the future. He also stated that Cambodia has publicly committed to not building hydropower dams on the Mekong River.
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