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'No rush' to install solar panels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/12/2025
» Homeowners should not rush into installing rooftop solar panels in the hope of securing tax rebates before the government's official programme begins, according to MEA Smart Energy Solution (MEAei), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
Regulator launches green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thailand has started imposing the utility green tariff (UGT) for the first time, requiring companies to pay 4.21 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) if they opt to use renewable power.
Samyan Smart City making headway
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Smart energy development in central Bangkok under the Samyan Smart City project continues to make progress, with the latest effort relocating overhead power and communication cables underground, says the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).
New energy saving scheme set to be approved shortly
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/08/2024
» A plan to have the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) help state agencies manage energy conservation projects under long-term contracts is expected to be approved by the government soon to speed up efforts to save energy in the state sector, says the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency.
Agency shortens time to connect solar to the grid
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2022
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is promoting electricity generation among households by facilitating a process to set up on-grid solar power systems, enabling homeowners to sell electricity from rooftop solar panels to the government.
Energy agency shortens grid connection time
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/10/2022
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is promoting electricity generation among households by facilitating a process to set up on-grid solar power systems, enabling homeowners to sell electricity from rooftop solar panels to the government.
Fighting Thailand's energy price wars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/08/2022
» State energy subsidies have assumed a prominent role in the Thai economy since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February.
ERC preps for waste-to-energy auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/06/2022
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects to grant permission for the second phase of waste-to-energy projects via an auction next month after completing the investment criteria.
ERC hikes feed-in tariff to promote solar scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced the purchase of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels at higher prices in a move to encourage households to use more clean energy, says ERC secretary-general Khomgrich Tantravanich.
EA to grow charging network
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/03/2022
» SET-listed Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy developer and operator, is planning to spend 2 billion baht on expanding its ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for large public transport vehicles across Bangkok.