Under the deal, Sunlabob will work with Relitec on solar projects throughout the southeast Asian country in which fewer than 30% of residents are reported to have access to grid-connected electricity.
Several estimates suggest that only 4% of the rural population have access to electricity.
Sunlabob chief executive Andy Schroeter said the partnership is an important step for both the companies to provide renewable energy solutions to Myanmar, which is in need of reliable, affordable energy.
"Sunlabob’s experience implementing rural, off-grid renewable energy throughout the developing world will complement Relitec’s on-the-ground knowledge of the local Myanmar market," Schroeter added.
Relitec specializes in engineering, installation and the operations and maintenance of solar technology.
The company has deployed several on- and off-grid solar PV projects in Myanmar.
Relitec managing director Than Aye said Myanmar is just seeing the tip of the iceberg for solar energy’s potential.
"We are excited to be well-positioned to meet the upsurge of solar activity," Aye added.
Image: Sunlabob and Relitec will develop solar photovoltaic projects in Myanmar. Photo: Courtesy of graur codrin/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
