Myanmar

Bringing off-grid solar power to rural enterprises

Supporting the government in developing a productive renewable energy sector for SMEs, agriculture and small businesses by funding solar solutions and enhancing local banking capabilities

GEAPP’s goal in Myanmar is to help establish a vibrant market for off-grid electricity, with a focus on solar solutions that help power businesses vital to the rural economy, including jobs and communities. One of the biggest barriers is the lack of adequate financing options, including access to simple guarantees to help unlock local lending.

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Solutions for Myanmar

Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)

Accelerating the uptake of distributed renewable energy, to provide fast, clean, cheap power where it is needed most

Pilot Programmes

Design, test and later scale, transformative approaches including utility scale renewables, fossil fuel decommissioning, transmission and distribution, productive use of energy, green industrialization, and e-mobility

2030 Targets

459

New commercial and industrial solar systems

70,000

Jobs enabled through GEAPP investments

$300m

Finance to be unlocked with GEAPP’s catalytic funding

Clean Energy Powers Avocado Oil Production

Smart Power Myanmar (SPM), an initiative implemented by Pact, has been a driving force in Myanmar’s on-grid and off-grid electrification since 2019. Watch the video to learn more about Nathan’s story.

Meet our experts

Yinglun Teng

Yinglun Teng

Regional Program Manager

Asia
Vaishali Mishra

Vaishali Mishra

Director, Communication and Advocacy

Asia