According to the Power Development Plan (PDP) 2022-2040, Cambodia’s efforts to improve its electricity transmission network will require nearly $1.8 billion. PDP also proposes a Power Distribution Development Plan that includes the development of sub-transmission lines and distribution lines. This component of PDP also sets out key strategies to supply power to areas currently having no access to electricity. For instance, from 2022, the development of sub-transmission lines is the responsibility of EDC, while the development of distribution lines is the responsibility of electricity licensees of each location, who are either EDC or private licensees. At the same time, Cambodia has also started implementing the National Energy Efficiency Policy that aims to cut total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC) by 19 percent in 2030.

Reference: Manoj, M. (2023, May 5). Cambodia to spend $1.8B for improving power transmission. Khmer Time. Retrieved from https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501284692/cambodia-to-spend-1-8b-for-improving-power-transmission/