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How much does electricity cost in Phnom Penh?

The government has implemented an inclusive tariff policy under the multi-Tier Framework (MTF) for access to electricity. In 2018, the price of electricity in Phnom Penh for low-income consumers was KHR610/kWh (USD 0.15/kWh). Medium and high-income consumers need to pay 15 and 19 percent more per kWh.

Will Phnom Penh be connected to the national power grid?

As stated in the energy Master Plan by Ministry of Mines and Energy, all 23 provinces and Phnom Penh will be connected to the national power grid by year 2018. The strategy on power sector aims to ensure an energy supply nationwide with affordable prices in order to facilitate the economic development that mostly coming from garment manufacturing.

How much electricity does Cambodia use?

Cambodia consumed a total of 2,650 megawatts of electricity in 2018, an increase of about 15% compared to 2017, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Eighty-three percent of rural areas had access to grid power as of the most recent, publicly disclosed figures, leaving nearly 5 million Cambodians without access to electricity.

What is the Electricity Law of Cambodia?

Table 1. National energy consumption by sector The Electricity Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia was promulgated by Royal Decree on 2 February 2001. - It set forth the principle to govern the operations of electric power industry and the activities of licensees that provide electric power service.

How will Phnom Penh achieve its energy goals?

The targets are to be achieved by grid expansion, mini-grid, cross-border supply from neighboring countries, and indigenous renewable energy sources. As stated in the energy Master Plan by Ministry of Mines and Energy, all 23 provinces and Phnom Penh will be connected to the national power grid by year 2018.

How does electricity affect Cambodia's economy?

Electrification is a key for economic growth [1, 2, 3]. One of the major impediments to Cambodia’s economy is the limitation of the electricity coverage in rural areas. While by 2018, almost every household can access at least one source of electricity , one-third of rural household have to rely on off-grid sources [4, 5].