OF 28 rice mills that are designated to install solar as a cleaner alternative in grain processing, Sein Lae Myay rice mill is the first one equipped with (487kWp) Solar power, and the remaining are underway to install them, Myanmar Rice Federation stated.
Sein Lae Myay rice mills held a solar power event on 22 July 2025 in Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyawady Region, which is a solar power system in rice mills project under guidance of MRF, with MRF’s President, chair of Green Land Group and representatives of Perpetual Company Limited, Prime Power Sustainable Consortium Company PPSC, UAB Bank and rice millers from Nyaungdon Township.
Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) and 17 solar companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to utilize solar power in rice mills designated for exports, contributing to sustainable rice processing using renewable energy. A preliminary assessment on the installation of 41.9-megawatt solar power projects at 28 rice mills by 17 solar companies began in March 2025, and installation is being undertaken.
Furthermore, MRF has been planning a project for the paddy farmers to get access to solar-powered irrigation systems with an investment from private solar companies.
Furthermore, MRF has been planning a project for the paddy farmers to get access to solar-powered irrigation systems with an investment from private solar companies.
MRF has been endeavouring to export three million tonnes of rice in the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April, through collaboration with private companies as per the National Export Strategy for export-led growth. — NN/KK
