Based on a press release from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on February 22, 2024, the agency has approved in principle the “Community Solar Power Plant Project” using solar energy. This project will provide opportunities for communities to participate in electricity generation and distribution, enhance energy security, reduce electricity costs, and stimulate local economies.

Communities Have Their Own Energy, Reducing Electricity Costs:

The Community Solar Power Plant Project using solar energy opens up opportunities for communities to generate their own electricity within the community, reducing reliance on electricity from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)’s transmission system. This will help reduce electricity costs and create energy security for the community.

For example:

  • A medium-sized community with about 100 households can install a solar system together, generating about 500 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough for household use and can reduce electricity costs by about 20-30%.

Generating Additional Income for Communities:

In addition to generating electricity for their own use, communities can also sell excess electricity generated to the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), which will generate additional income for the community and stimulate the local economy.

Opening Opportunities for All Communities to Participate:

The Community Solar Power Plant Project using solar energy is open to communities, local administrative organizations, community enterprises, and other interested juristic persons to participate in the project.

Project Implementation Steps:

  1. Interested communities study and collect data, such as electricity demand, installation space, and appropriate generation capacity.
  2. Establish a community solar power plant project management committee.
  3. Apply for a power generation license and a power distribution license with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
  4. Install the solar system.

Key Features of the Community Solar Power Plant Project using Solar Energy:

  • Helps reduce electricity costs and create energy security for the community.
  • Helps generate additional income for the community and stimulate the local economy.
  • Uses renewable energy that is environmentally friendly.
  • Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Future of Solar Energy:

The Community Solar Power Plant Project using solar energy is another important step in promoting the use of renewable energy and decentralizing energy power, which will help create energy security, reduce environmental impacts, and stimulate local economies sustainably.

IMI Industries, a Leader in Solar Panel Installation, is Ready to Provide Consultation:

IMI Industries, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company for solar systems, with over 35 years of experience, is ready to provide solar system installation services for communities.

Those interested in installing solar panels on their rooftops can contact IMI Industries through various channels:

  • Website: https://imi-industries.com/
  • Join us in conserving the environment and saving electricity with solar energy with IMI Industries.

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