Renewable energy is a challenge, but also an opportunity for new industries, employment, and new ways to reduce dependency on fuel imports, provide electricity to poor remote areas, reduce air pollution, and provide a healthier environment.
The development of renewable energy resources in Cambodia has been hampered by the lack of technical knowledge and funds. Renewable energy initiatives are mostly research and demonstration projects. While renewable energy development is strongly encouraged by the government, appropriate policies and financial support are still evolving.