Cambodia has taken a step towards diversifying its electricity supply, with two companies beginning construction of wind turbine foundations in Mondulkiri Province as part of a wider pipeline of six wind power investment projects. Provincial Governor Kong Kimny announced on October 16, 2026, that SchneiTec and Indochina had started construction, while four other developers were completing the documentation needed to begin their projects.
The developments mark what provincial authorities describe as Cambodia’s first wind power projects, positioning Mondulkiri as a potential contributor to the country’s renewable energy capacity.
Key Facts
Province: Mondulkiri, northeastern Cambodia.
Companies beginning construction: SchneiTec and Indochina.
Total developers involved: Six companies.
Planned turbine capacity: Approximately 6 megawatts per large-scale turbine.
Project locations: Sen Monorom City, O’Raing District and Pechr Chenda District.
Electricity grid coverage: Approximately 82% of Mondulkiri’s population.
Remaining population: About 18%, mainly in remote valleys and dispersed indigenous villages where residents increasingly rely on solar power.
Project status: Two companies have started turbine foundation construction; four other developers are finalising documentation.
Two Companies Begin Wind Turbine Foundation Construction
According to Governor Kong Kimny, SchneiTec and Indochina have begun construction of wind turbine foundations in Mondulkiri. Four additional companies are preparing the necessary procedural documents before launching their respective operations.
The projects are spread across Sen Monorom City, O’Raing District and Pechr Chenda District. The governor said each large-scale turbine is expected to have a generation capacity of approximately 6 megawatts.
However, the reported figure refers to the capacity of each turbine, not the combined capacity of all six projects. The total number of turbines, overall installed capacity, investment values, construction schedules and expected commercial operation dates were not specified in the report.
These details will be important for assessing the scale of the projects and their potential contribution to Cambodia’s electricity supply.
Why Wind Power Matters for Cambodia’s Energy Mix?
Cambodia’s first wind power developments represent a potential expansion of the country’s renewable energy portfolio. Wind generation can complement other electricity sources and help diversify the national power mix, depending on local wind conditions, grid capacity and project economics.
Mondulkiri’s involvement also broadens the geographic distribution of energy investment beyond Cambodia’s main urban and industrial centres. If the projects proceed successfully, they could establish a foundation for evaluating the commercial potential of wind energy in the country.
Nevertheless, the announcement does not provide wind-resource assessments, projected annual electricity generation, power purchase agreements or grid-connection arrangements. These factors will help determine how much electricity the projects can deliver and how reliably it can be supplied.
Mondulkiri’s Existing Hydropower and Solar Alternatives
Before the wind projects, Mondulkiri had established two small-scale hydropower plants: O’Phlai and O’Romis, both located in Sen Monorom City. These facilities have served as local electricity sources for residents.
The province’s electricity network currently covers approximately 82% of the population, according to Governor Kong. The remaining 18% live mainly in remote valleys and dispersed indigenous villages, where geographical conditions make grid expansion difficult.
For households in these areas, solar power systems have increasingly become an alternative to grid electricity. Solar installations can provide local electricity access without requiring the immediate extension of conventional distribution infrastructure to every remote settlement.
The combination of existing small-scale hydropower, solar adoption and planned wind generation illustrates the range of energy options being used or explored in Mondulkiri. However, the reported information does not establish whether the new wind projects will directly supply the province’s off-grid communities.
Challenges to Delivering Wind Power Projects
Moving from construction of turbine foundations to commercial electricity generation requires more than installing turbines. Developers must complete the necessary approvals, secure equipment and financing, establish grid connections where applicable, and demonstrate that projects can operate under local wind conditions.
The four companies still completing procedural documentation have not yet been reported as beginning construction. Their progress will therefore be an important indicator of whether the six-project pipeline advances as planned.
Grid integration is another consideration. Wind power output varies with wind conditions, so the ability to accommodate additional generation depends on the wider electricity system, transmission infrastructure and operational planning. The source report does not provide details on these arrangements.
The projects’ financial scale and long-term electricity supply arrangements also remain undisclosed. Without these details, the full economic and energy-security implications cannot yet be quantified.
Angkor Times Analysis
Mondulkiri’s emerging wind power sector could become an important test of Cambodia’s ability to diversify electricity generation while expanding access in geographically challenging areas.
The immediate milestone is the start of foundation construction by SchneiTec and Indochina. The next measures of progress will be whether the four remaining developers complete their documentation, when turbines are installed, and when the projects begin generating electricity.
For investors and businesses, the key indicators to watch include total installed capacity, project financing, power purchase arrangements, grid connections and confirmed commissioning schedules. These details will provide a clearer basis for evaluating the projects’ commercial viability and contribution to Cambodia’s energy supply.
The province’s 82% grid-coverage figure also highlights a separate challenge: expanding reliable electricity access to the remaining population. Large-scale wind projects may strengthen the wider energy system, while decentralised solar solutions may continue to serve communities that are difficult to connect to the grid. The two approaches address different infrastructure needs and should not be assumed to be interchangeable.
For now, the announcement signals a new stage in Cambodia’s renewable energy development, but the actual impact will depend on implementation, verified generation capacity and the electricity delivered once the projects become operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where are Cambodia’s first wind power projects being developed?
The projects are located in Mondulkiri Province, including Sen Monorom City, O’Raing District and Pechr Chenda District.
2. Which companies have started construction?
SchneiTec and Indochina have begun constructing wind turbine foundations, according to Mondulkiri Governor Kong Kimny.
3. How many companies are involved in the wind power projects?
Six companies are involved. Two have started foundation construction, while four are finalising procedural documentation.
4. How much electricity can each wind turbine generate?
Each large-scale turbine is reported to have a generation capacity of approximately 6 megawatts. The total number of turbines and combined project capacity have not been disclosed.
5. How much of Mondulkiri’s population is covered by the electricity grid?
Approximately 82% of the province’s population is covered by the state electricity grid. The remaining 18% mainly live in remote valleys and dispersed indigenous villages.
6. What other renewable energy sources are used in Mondulkiri?
The province has two small-scale hydropower plants, O’Phlai and O’Romis, in Sen Monorom City. Solar power systems are also increasingly used by residents in areas without grid access.
7. When will the wind power projects begin generating electricity?
The source report does not provide confirmed commissioning dates or commercial operation schedules.