Is Myanmar a good place to use solar energy?

Myanmar is blessed with abundant sunshine, making it a great place to harness solar energy. The country has taken steps to increase the use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy and is currently in the process of establishing a solar power station in the Rakhine State.

What is Myanmar's Solar power potential?

Myanmar’s solar power potential is estimated to total around 35 gigawatts-peak (GWp). “So far, less than 1% has been installed so there is huge solar potential,” they highlighted. Very good solar potential exists in the central lowlands of Myanmar, where demand is the highest, they added.

Will Myanmar adopt solar power systems in its buildings?

We expect that more commercial and industrial clients in Myanmar will adopt Solar Power systems in their buildings in the near future, and it is exciting to witness the country moving towards greener technology.

Is solar energy gaining traction in Myanmar?

Solar energy is just beginning to gain some traction in Myanmar, a country that has been gradually opening up its economy and society to the world since 2011.

Is Myanmar a good country for generating electricity?

Renewable energy, in the form of large-scale hydroelectric power, already accounts for around 60%, the single largest share, of Myanmar’s electricity generation mix. The country also has an abundance of natural gas, an important export and the source of hard, foreign currency export revenues, as well as domestic power generation.