What is the potential of solar energy in Myanmar?

The potential of solar energy in central areas of Myanmar is about 5.56 kilowatt-hours per square meter per day. In remote areas, solar energy is essential for everyday living of people, supports the education sector and allows local people to engage in economic activities .

Which energy sources are used in Myanmar?

Biomass consumption increased between 2000 and 2016 at an average rate of 1.6 percent per year . Non-renewable energy which includes coal, natural gas and petroleum are the key sources for energy in Myanmar. Energy from non-renewable energy had increased relatively from 2014 to 2016.

How much electricity does Myanmar need?

According to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, by 2030 hydropower will be able to respond to 38 percent of the total energy demand, domestic natural gas 20 percent, domestic coal four percent and other renewable energy sources nine percent. Therefore, Myanmar still needs 29 percent of total electricity supply for the whole country (See Figure

Is Myanmar a renewable or non-renewable country?

Myanmar relies on both renewable and non-renewable energy to supply electricity to its people and to develop the economy.

How does the World Bank provide electricity in Myanmar?

For example, to supply electricity in urban and rural areas, the World Bank provided a loan of up to 400 million USD in 2016 to the Ministry of Electricity and Energy and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation to implement the Myanmar National Electrification Project which aims to increase the access to electricity .

How many rural areas in Myanmar are electrified?

For example, 70 percent of Myanmar’s population live in rural areas, but only 54 percent of villages were electrified in 2018 [5, 6, 7]. In this regard, solar, wind, hydro and bio-mass energy are the main alternative sources for power supply to rural people.