Myanmar’s solar energy share stands at 4% of total electricity generation

UNION Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin stat­ed that solar energy currently accounts for only about four per cent of Myanmar’s total electric­ity generation during the “Solar Energy Workshop” held yester­day at the Horizon Lake View Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw.

The Union minister stated that the workshop would great­ly contribute to increasing the share of solar energy in Myan­mar’s power generation mix, as the country’s electricity gener­ation sector currently remains heavily reliant on hydropower and natural gas as its primary energy sources.

The workshop was attended by relevant officials from the Ministry of Electricity and En­ergy, experts from various fields, and representatives from solar technology companies. Discus­sions focused on procedures and practical experiences related to solar power plant projects, the integration of solar power into the national grid and associated challenges, the status of Solar Home Systems, which are vital for rural areas, and measures to maintain the stability and reliability of the power system while accelerating solar energy development in Myanmar.

The outcomes and recom­mendations from the workshop are expected to provide im­portant support for promoting Myanmar’s renewable energy sector and ensuring an adequate electricity supply. — TWA/TH