ADB approves $52.72 million loan for Cambodia grid expansion project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $52.72 million to support Cambodia’s Grid Expansion Project. The program aims to strengthen the national transmission network, integrate more renewable energy, and meet growing electricity demand with locally generated clean power. Cambodia’s domestic electricity generation increased from 8.68 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2020 to 17.85 TWh in 2024. Over the same period, power imports declined from 3.06 TWh to 1.57 TWh, reflecting greater self-sufficiency. The…