The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has announced a new set of “Updated Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia” under Prakas No. 0312, replacing the earlier Prakas No. 0159 issued in 2023.
Released on 18 November 2024, the updated principles categorise rooftop solar users and adjust the licensing requirements for service providers, offering clearer guidance for stakeholders.
Key Updates for Rooftop Solar Users
Rooftop solar users are now divided into two main categories:
Category 1: Users in areas not connected to the national grid, who no longer need approval from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) to install or use rooftop solar power systems.
Category 2: Users in grid-connected areas, further subdivided by system size:
Small systems (up to 10 kWac) are exempt from EAC approval, but users must report installation completion to their local electricity provider and request grid connection.
Medium systems (above 10 kWac to 100 kWac) and large systems (above 100 kWac) require EAC approval, in line with annual quotas set by the MME.
New Licensing Process for Rooftop Solar Service Providers
Service providers offering installation, operation, or maintenance of rooftop solar systems must:
Obtain initial approval from the MME.
Apply for a license from the EAC to deliver these services.
This two-step process replaces the previous single-step licensing from the EAC.
Compensation Tariff and Construction Deadlines
A new compensation tariff now applies only to Category 2 users with medium or large systems. It aims to balance the national grid’s capacity and generation costs. The updated principles also set clear construction deadlines: approved projects must start construction within three months and complete installation within 12 months.
For full details, stakeholders are encouraged to review the official MME documents on the Resources page, and other files on the EAC:
The Procedure of Application and Provision Permit for Rooftop Solar Service Providers. Prakas No. 0156, dated 07th March 2024
Updated Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia November 2024, EAC
Regulations on the Installation and Use of Rooftop Solar PV in Cambodia, March 2024, EAC, Link Procedures for Issuing, Revising, Suspending, Revoking or Denying Generation License for Rooftop Solar PV Installation Service in Cambodia – EAC, link
For inquiries or assistance with compliance, for inquiries or assistance with compliance, please check the application page on the Ministry of Mines and Energy or refer to the EAC’s social media for forthcoming announcements.
- MME
- Rooftop Solar
- Solar Energy
- Cambodia