Cabinet OKs B50-billion rooftop solar scheme
Thailand's cabinet approved a 50-billion-baht rooftop solar programme to help one million households install panels within a year, with direct financial support of 50,000 baht per household. The cabinet also approved over 20 billion baht for smart grid development to enable selling surplus solar power back to the grid.
What this means for you
- Homeowners in Thailand (including expats who own a house or condo) can apply for 50,000 baht in financial support to install rooftop solar panels.
- Households can sell surplus solar power to the national grid through the MEA and PEA one-stop service centres.
- No specific application start date, deadline, or required steps beyond registration assistance from MEA/PEA were stated.
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