Myanmar Hosts Workshop to Accelerate National Solar Energy Shift

THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy held a workshop in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to promote greater use of solar energy as part of the country’s electricity supply and strengthen long-term energy security. Speaking at the opening ceremony at Horizon Lake View Resort, Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin said reliable electricity is essential for national development and improving people’s livelihoods.

He noted that Myanmar’s power generation still relies heavily on hydropower and natural gas, while climate change and volatile global energy prices pose growing challenges to energy security. He said the ministry is developing an optimal electricity generation mix based on domestic energy resources. Given Myanmar’s abundant solar potential and the relatively short construction period for solar projects, the government is encouraging both large-scale grid-connected solar power generation and the wider adoption of solar home systems by households and communities.

He urged participants to identify practical solutions to technical and management challenges facing the sector, saying the discussions would help accelerate the implementation of effective solar energy projects and improve the efficient use of solar power. The workshop featured presentations by experts, panel discussions on accelerating solar energy development while maintaining the stability and reliability of Myanmar’s electricity system, and interactive question-and-answer sessions. In his closing remarks, U Ko Ko Lwin expressed hope that Myanmar would fully harness its abundant solar resources to build a greener future and achieve greater energy self-sufficiency.

The event was attended by 475 participants, including Union Advisory Council Member U Ko Ko Hlaing, deputy ministers, senior officials from the ministry, representatives of government agencies, the Myanmar Engineering Council, the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies, the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), local and international companies, guests and other stakeholders.

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