Myanmar Approves Solar Project for Thadukan Industrial Zone

• Myanmar approves a new solar project to support the Thadukan industrial zone near Yangon.

Authorities in Myanmar have approved a new solar project designed to supply cleaner and more reliable electricity to the Thadukan industrial zone on the outskirts of Yangon. The project is part of a broader push to stabilize power supply for manufacturing clusters, which have long struggled with outages and dependence on diesel generators.

The Thadukan zone hosts a mix of factories ranging from textiles to food processing, and many operators have faced rising energy costs in recent years. By integrating a dedicated solar plant, officials aim to reduce the zone’s reliance on conventional fuel sources while improving predictability for industrial users.

The project is expected to be delivered within a year, with developers now finalizing site assessments and grid-connection studies. Local authorities indicated that the installation will follow a phased approach, enabling early sections of the zone to benefit from solar power even before full completion.

Although Myanmar’s wider energy sector remains constrained by political instability and limited investment, the Thadukan project stands out as a practical step toward modernizing industrial infrastructure. Solar remains one of the few technologies that can be deployed relatively quickly and with lower financing requirements than traditional power plants.

Regional observers note that similar industrial-focused solar installations have gained traction in neighboring countries, suggesting that Myanmar may look to replicate the model in other zones if the Thadukan initiative delivers measurable improvements. For now, businesses in the region view the announcement as a promising step toward more reliable—and cleaner—energy.