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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.
Solar panel buyers putting safety first
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» As electricity prices remain volatile and climate concerns intensify, rooftop solar panels have become an increasingly attractive option for Thai households.
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.
Partner organisations set to resume cable cleanup effort
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/03/2024
» Four organisations are teaming up to lay overhead cables underground along 116 routes in Bangkok and the provinces this year, covering a combined length of 213 kilometres.
National Telecom investigating new business opportunities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/01/2024
» State telecom enterprise National Telecom (NT) is eager to join the smart meter project operated by Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) by providing the two state enterprises with data communications services.
Sky-high summer surge
Business, Post reporters, Published on 24/04/2023
» Greater power usage during the summer months is heating up electricity prices as people crank up air conditioners.
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.
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.