Solar power contributes just 4% to Myanmar's total electricity generation, according to remarks by Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin at a recent industry workshop.
The figure highlights the limited penetration of renewable energy in the country's power mix, which remains heavily reliant on conventional sources.
The disclosure comes as regional peers accelerate their transition to renewables.
The Philippines, for instance, has emerged as the world's leading spender on solar panels, driven by a consumer rush to install rooftop systems amid soaring electricity prices.
This contrast underscores the varying pace of energy modernization across Southeast Asia.
Myanmar's low solar share reflects broader structural challenges in the region's energy sector, including infrastructure constraints and policy implementation hurdles.