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Ministry of Mines and Energy Suspends New Applications for Rooftop Solar Service Licences
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 18, 2026: The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a temporary suspension of new applications for licences to provide rooftop solar installation services in Cambodia, effective from the date of the notice until further announcement.
In a notice issued Thursday, the Ministry said it has already granted permits to 68 companies to provide rooftop solar installation services, of which 58 have received licences from the Electricity Authority of Cambodia to operate in accordance with existing regulations.
The Ministry said the companies already authorised are sufficient to meet current demand for rooftop solar installation services.
The suspension is intended to allow time for monitoring and evaluating the services provided by authorised companies, and for reviewing actual demand for such services, the notice said.
The Ministry also instructed companies that have already received authorisation to carry out installation work directly, and not to transfer, sub-contract or hand responsibility for their work to any company or individual without authorisation. They must also refrain from disseminating misleading information or persuading customers to install systems exceeding their actual needs.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Electricity Authority of Cambodia and Electricité du Cambodge will cooperate to inspect, monitor and evaluate the actual performance of these companies as necessary. Any company found to violate licence conditions, technical standards or existing regulations will face suspension or revocation of its licence, along with legal action.
The Ministry called on the public to note the announcement and comply with it effectively.
Source: Ministry of Mines and Energy
Reported by The Khmer Today