Cambodia has embarked on a transformative journey to achieve digital autonomy, moving from a historical dependence on neighboring countries, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, for its internet bandwidth to establishing direct, independent connections to the global internet backbone. This strategic pivot, culminating in the recent cessation of internet purchases from Thailand, is the result of years of concerted infrastructure investment and policy initiatives.

Exciting times are ahead for Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape, particularly with the growth of rooftop solar! As more homes and businesses embrace solar power, often paired with battery storage, it’s crucial to understand the regulatory framework designed to ensure grid stability and equitable energy distribution.

A key aspect of this framework, outlined in recent “Updated Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia”, pertains to a compensation fee for solar-plus-battery users. Here’s a quick breakdown:

In the global race to mitigate climate change, carbon markets have emerged as a pivotal, if complex, economic tool. They create a framework for buying and selling credits that represent measurable reductions or removals of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These markets are broadly split into two distinct streams: Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs), driven by corporate sustainability goals and private initiatives, and Compliance Carbon Markets (CCMs), which are legally mandated by governments to enforce emission reduction targets on major polluters.

In a bold move toward a greener future, the Royal Government of Cambodia has approved 24 renewable energy projects across the country, totaling a massive 5,950 megawatts. This marks one of the most ambitious clean energy pushes in Cambodia’s history, with a mix as diverse as it is powerful:

☀️ 13 solar power plants across 8 provinces, adding nearly 2,000 MW to the grid

💨 6 wind farms in Mondulkiri, totaling 900 MW

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