The geopolitical implications of falling oil price
The global energy economy is undergoing a rapid transition from ‘hydrocarbon molecules to electrons’: in other words, from fossil fuels to renewables and low-carbon electricity.
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EDC addresses public criticism over blackouts and billing
A press conference to fend off criticism from the public regarding billing irregularities.
PM asks Japan for help to build power lines
PM asks Abe for assistance to finance a high-voltage transmission network.
No power cuts next year: Hun Sen
Prime Minister Hun Sen announces that the Kingdom will not face a shortage of electricity next year.
No power cuts next year: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that the Kingdom will not face a shortage of electricity next year because the government has taken steps to boost power supply.
Appliances market thriving, insiders say
Home appliances market is thriving due to rising incomes and lower electricity bills.
PM: Vietnam agrees to provide additional 50MW of electricity
Hun Sen says that Vietnam has decided to provide an additional 50MW to Cambodia.
Cambodia asks Vietnam for “additional 50 megawatts of electricity”
Energy Minister requests the Vietnamese government supply more electricity.
Cambodia asks Vietnam to supply more electricity
Mine and Energy Minister Suy Sem today requested the Vietnamese government supply more electricity to help address a current shortage in the Kingdom.
Maduro replaces electricity minister over power cuts
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro replaces his electricity minister.
Call for all to protect environment
The Ministry of Environment and World Wide Fund for Nature on Saturday appealed to the public to help protect the earth.
Price plea as generator costs soar
The government has urged vendors of electricity generators to ensure reasonable prices after public complaints flooded social media over soaring costs amidst a shortage of power in the Kingdom.
Power outages due to too many high-rises?
At present Phnom Penh, and Cambodia together, is experiencing a power problem. Power outages have previously randomly occurred due to repairs, accidents, and the like.
EDC reduces daytime energy supply to offset shortage
Electricité du Cambodge yesterday issued a statement saying that due to power shortages, it has reduced the supply of electricity in the Kingdom during the day in order to ensure supply at night.
Dry spell causing power cuts: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen said the country is now facing an electricity shortage of about 400 megawatts, leading to power outages, and appealed to people, especially those in the business sector, to understand that this is because of an ongoing dry spell.
Dry spell causing power cuts: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday said the country is now facing an electricity shortage of about 400 megawatts, leading to power outages, and appealed to people, especially those in the business sector, to understand that this is because of an ongoing dry spell.
German consumers to be protected
German Economy Minister is seeking to protect consumers from additional costs arising from the phase-out of coal energy.
National grid to reach all provinces next year
The government says it plans to have all 24 provinces in the country connected to the national grid by 2020.
Cambodia less reliant on electricity imports, says official
Director-general of Energy says Cambodia is less reliant on foreign electricity sources.
Vendors cheer electricity price cut
Capital vendors welcome the gov’t’s decision to reduce the price of electricity from 1,000 riel to 740 riel per kilowatt hour.
Electricity subsidy to boost manufacturing
Cambodia’s upcoming cut in electricity costs will likely lower manufacturing costs.
Solar farms and roof panels: Bangladesh moves towards green power
Bangladesh’s electricity generation from renewable sources has passed the 5 percent mark with the opening of a major new solar plant – boosting hopes the country might meet its goal of getting 10 percent of power from renewables by 2020, experts say.
Iran inaugurates largest wind farm
Iran inaugurated its largest wind farm as part of its efforts to increase production of electricity from renewable sources.
Myanmar seeks loans from Italy, ADB
Myanmar’s Union Parliament is discussing to seek approval for loans of 30 million euros from Italy.
Electricity crisis leaves Iraqis gasping for cool air
As the stultifying summer heat sends Iraqis in search of cool spots, restaurateur Ali Hussein provides sanctuary – even though it means hooking up to an expensive generator.
The unlit side of India’s rural electrification
While the Indian government celebrates its success at having electrified every village in the country, not all households are assured of a constant and consistent power supply.
Lao dam under review
Laos begins formal consultation on the Pak Lay hydropower dam project in its northern province of Xayaburi.
Employee charged for $120,000 theft
Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday charged the general manager of an electricity company in Takeo province with breach of trust over the embezzlement of $120,000 from his employer.
Power access spreads but reliability problem persists
Access to grid electricity has expanded to 71.5 percent of households.
Cambodia on course to have all villages electrified by 2020
88% of villages nationwide will be electrified by the end of the year, Energy Ministry says.
