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Thailand: Encourage installation of rooftop solar panels to save energy
On August 5, Thailand’s Alternative Energy Development Department stated that the government will guide 800 state-owned institutions across the country to save at least 20% of energy. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will provide energy services through their affiliated ESCO companies. plan.
ESCO will invest in installing energy-saving equipment, including rooftop solar panels. The government will also incentivize residents to install rooftop solar panels through tax cuts. It is expected that approximately 90,000 residents will join the project from 2024 to 2025. The project has a total budget of 20.2 billion baht and will save 590 million kilowatt hours of electricity every year.
