How much solar power does Myanmar produce?

“Average annual total of solar power production in Myanmar varies between 1,150 kWh/kWp (kilowatt-peak) and 1,600 kWh/kWp, with high values in the central region. In the mountains, power production is lower: up to 20% or more due to terrain shading,” according to their Myanmar research report.

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.

Can solar power help a disadvantaged population in Myanmar?

“Moreover, solar can help ensure a just energy transition for citizens affected by energy poverty...Furthermore, 75–85% of Myanmar’s population of lives within a 25–50-kilometer radius of high voltage power lines, which makes for ideal locations to develop medium- and large-scale solar projects,” they noted.

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.

Is lighting Myanmar a key element of Myanmar's universal electrification initiative?

Lighting Myanmar, a program led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is a key element of Myanmar’s universal electrification initiative, SolarPower Europe’s Myanmar research team pointed out.

How can mini-grids benefit Myanmar?

This means mini-grids can also play a key role in Myanmar’s socio-economic development, including boosting business activity, incomes, living standards, utilization of public infrastructure, and yield health, education and environmental benefits.