Cambodia pivots to solar, wind energy


A solar farm in Takeo province, pictured in 2019. - PPP

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Cambodia is planning a move towards solar and wind energy to meet its rising power demands, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak.

On the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Week event held recently, Rottanak emphasised the urgency of diversifying Cambodia’s energy sources.

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