Impact Spotlight

Replacing 100% of agricultural diesel fuel with 1kW-2kW solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers

Installing 300W-500W solar patrol hubs for overnight power, lighting, and GPS charging for community forest rangers

Protecting the Prey Thom Popel Community-Protected Area (PTP-CPA) by eliminating noise pollution, carbon emissions, and diesel spill risks

About

FAEC Cambodia empowers rural communities through sustainable agriculture development, climate resilience, and cooperative governance.

Operating across Cambodia, FAEC works directly with smallholder farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and community leaders to build value chains and protect natural resources. Their team introduces climate-smart innovations, such as zero-emission technologies and water-saving irrigation methodologies, to strengthen rural livelihoods while safeguarding the environment. FAEC Cambodia partners closely with local authorities and commune councils to ensure its community-level initiatives are well integrated, impactful, and sustainable for future generations.

“By transitioning from diesel to micro-scale solar power, we are not just providing clean water and reliable electricity; we are actively protecting the forests and natural resources our communities rely on. Renewable energy is the foundation for a sustainable, resilient future for Cambodia’s cooperative economies.”

— Sony Pen, Executive Director

HF Partnership

In partnership with the Honnold Foundation, FAEC Cambodia is implementing the Climate-Resilient Solar Energy Project within the Prey Thom Popel Community-Protected Area (PTP-CPA) in Siem Reap. The project's primary goal is to deploy micro-scale, zero-emission solar energy systems that support both agricultural livelihoods and environmental conservation.

The project will install Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) for smallholder farmers, replacing 100% of their diesel fuel usage and reducing operational costs, air and noise pollution, and the risk of fuel spill contamination near natural water sources. It will also establish Off-Grid Solar Patrol Hubs providing reliable overnight power, lighting, and charging for forest rangers' phones and GPS devices during night patrols.

The partnership directly benefits cooperative members and frontline conservation teams, offering a replicable model for clean energy adoption that supports economic development alongside environmental protection.