Cambodia Just Leveled Up in Renewable Energy — and Fish Got a Legal Upgrade Too

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

🌿 2 biomass/LNG plants, contributing 950 MW combined

🔋 3 grid-scale battery storage systems, totaling 1,000 MW for a more stable grid

💧 New hydropower capacity, including a 110 MW plant and a 1,000 MW pumped storage project in Koh Kong

📊 Renewable Energy Project Breakdown by Type & Province#

And it’s not just megawatts making headlines — Cambodia’s fish now swim under stronger legal protection too. A fresh update to fisheries legislation highlights that sustainability goes beyond energy: it’s also about ecosystems, food security, and rural livelihoods.

The bottom line? This isn’t just energy reform—it’s climate resilience, rural development, and economic strategy in action. With government guarantees in place, Cambodia is signaling confidence to investors and charting a thoughtful, diversified path to a low-carbon future.