Cambodia’s fuel prices fixed despite US-Iran row
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN) – The Ministry of Commerce warned increase tensions between the US and Iran, one of the world’s largest oil producers, could cause prices to fluctuate. Increase tensions between the US and Iran, one of the world’s largest oil producers, could cause prices to fluctuate, the Ministry of Commerce warned […]
Firm set to launch 150MW solar power plants in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH (THE PHNOM PENH POST/ANN) – Jinkosolar Holding Co Ltd will supply photovoltaic panels for three solar power plants in Cambodia with a combined capacity of 150MW. New York Stock Exchange-listed JinkoSolar said Cheetah solar panels will be installed at two photovoltaic power stations in Pursat province’s Krakor district, with capacities of 60MW and 30MW. The […]
Don Sahong hydropower dam in Laos connects to Cambodian grid
PHNOM PENH, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The Don Sahong hydropower dam in Laos has begun operations and this week connected its power grid to Cambodia, a Cambodian official said on Wednesday as the country steps up electricity imports after continued power outages last year. Don Sahong, which was designed for an installed capacity of 260 […]
JinkoSolar panels to power 150 MW of solar parks in Cambodia
January 6 (Renewables Now) – JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:JKS) will be delivering photovoltaic (PV) panels for three projects in Cambodia with a combined capacity of 150 MW. The Chinese firms Cheetah solar panels will be installed at two PV parks in Pursat province’s Krakor district, of 60 MW and 30 MW, respectively. The third […]
Drought, dams may lead to death of Mekong
BANGKOK: THE livelihood of millions of people in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam will be affected as drought and newly-built dams impede the Mekong River’s flow, drying up segments of the once fast-flowing river. Observers predict that these two factors may lead to the death of the 4,700km waterway. At a discussion on the […]
National Assembly says yes to four solar projects
Four solar projects, representing a total output of 140 megawatts, were approved during a plenary session of the National Assembly yesterday. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . Each solar farm will be built in a different province – Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, and Svay Rieng. Yesterday, the National Assembly approved […]
Turkish investors eye electronics, electricity production in Kingdom
Turkish investors have expressed interest in seeking investment partners in Cambodia in the electricity production and electronics sectors. Guven Uckan, the head of the Electrical Electronics and Services Exporters’ Association (EESEA), said Cambodia had great potential for investment, with a number of Turkish investors currently doing business in the Kingdom. Uckan was speaking at a […]
Two coal power plants built in Preah Sihanouk
The locally owned Cambodia International Investment and Development Group (CIIDG) and China Huadian Hong Kong Co Ltd (CHDHK) are partnering to build two coal-fired power plants in Preah Sihanouk province. With capital investment of around $1 billion, the facilities will be able to produce some 700MW of electricity. Electricite du Cambodge (EdC) director-general Keo Rattanak […]
