Solar Power Plant at Orchid Research and Conservation Centre
The Ministry of Environment and United Nations Development Programme Cambodia launched a solar power plant at the Sok An Phnom Kulen Orchid Research and Conservation Centre in Kulen National Park, Siem Reap province.
Environment Minister Say Samal said the solar plant with a 32 kW with 87 kW/h battery storage system will play a pivotal role to strengthen the participation of the centre in the identification and conservation of wildlife orchids, plant and animals, especially the rare and endangered species, to ensure the sustainability of biodiversity for the economic, social and cultural development of Cambodia.
He said the achievement is a stepping stone for other future supporting infrastructures to further develop the centre to play a significant role in the cooperation, scientific research, exchange of knowledge and technology and raising awareness about sustainability, diversity and conservation developments.
“The centre will contribute to the diversification of the local economy, especially in tourism and culture related fields, as it will boost employment options and additional sources of income to improve the quality of people’s lives,” Samal said.
Sonali Dayaratne, representative of UNDP Cambodia, commended the Kingdom for the clean environment achievement, the protection and conservation of biodiversity and its response to climate change.
Source : khmertimeskh
