Energy

Right now, energy in Cambodia is extremely pricey and usually, many people do not have access to the energy.

 

Access to modern cooking fuels 7.9
urban % HH, 2008 37.3
rural % HH, 2008 1.5
Electricity Access, national % HH, 2010 29.7
urban % HH, 2008 87
rural % HH, 2008 13
No. of people w/o access to electricity (2009) (mil.) 11.3
Population served by off-grid sources (minigrids, HH systems) % 4
Electricity access target 70% of HH in 2030 (100% of villages)

Recently, oil was found in Cambodia, but currently, how much oil is available, is unknown.

The most commonly used source of energy in Cambodia is biomass. “Wood-fuel serves about 85% of the total energy demand and is used for domestic cooking and also extensively by industries, but currently is not used for power generation.”

Sources:

https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cambodia_Energy_Situation

 

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