Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that the country plans to boost its capacity to import renewable power from neighbouring countries by 600 MW, a more than 50% increase compared to the current capacity. The increase of transmission capabilities are aimed at meeting the country’s growing energy demands, according to the government. Cambodia will thus import 300 MW of solar and hydro capacity from Laos starting in 2026, and is in the final stages of approval to double a 300 MW import deal with Vietnam. In addition, the country could potentially import another 100 MW from Thailand.
Currently, imports from Vietnam are supplied through a 22 kV line with several distribution points and through the 230 kV Vietnam-Takeo-Phnom Penh line. Imports from Thailand take place through the 115 kV Thailand-Banteay Meanchey-Battambang and Siem Reap line. Electricity imports from Laos take place through a 115 kV kV line to the Stung Treng area, upgraded from 22 kV in 2017; the 195 MW Don Sahong dam in Laos is connected to the line since 2020.
In October 2024, the Cambodian government approved 23 power projects for the period 2024-2029. The projects include 12 solar projects, six wind projects, one biomass combined solar project, one LNG project, one hydropower project and two energy storage station projects.
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