AKP Phnom Penh, February 13, 2026 --

Cambodia’s total installed power capacity rose to 5,932 megawatts (MW) in 2025, an increase of 14.4 percent from 5,183 MW in 2024, according to a report released on Thursday by the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC).

The report noted that electricity consumption from all power sources increased to 22,361 gigawatt-hours in 2025, up from 19,972 gigawatt-hours in 2024.

Speaking at the annual meeting to review achievements in 2025 and set new objectives for 2026, held on Feb. 12, EAC Chairman H.E. Yim Viseth highlighted the significant growth in power capacity development, particularly the increasing share of renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand.

“In 2025, renewable energy accounted for 63.23 percent of the total installed power capacity, contributing 3,325 MW to the national grid,” he said.

Electricity in Cambodia is generated locally from various sources, including hydroelectric dams, solar power plants, biomass power plants, coal-fired power plants, and diesel-fired power plants.

By the end of 2025, 99.1 percent of villages nationwide had access to electricity, while approximately 96 percent of households were connected to the national power grid.

The Royal Government of Cambodia aims to increase clean energy generation capacity to 70 percent by 2030.

According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, with a high share of renewable energy sources, Cambodia is ahead of the regional benchmark and currently ranks among the leading ASEAN countries in clean energy penetration.

By Chea Vannak