Chonburi: The Cabinet has given its approval for the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to move forward with a solar power generation project featuring a microgrid system on Koh Sichang, located in Chonburi Province. The initiative aims to enhance energy stability and promote renewable energy on the island.
According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet's decision on July 1, 2025, allows PEA to proceed with the project, which involves a total investment of 255 million baht. The plan is to develop a solar power generation system with a microgrid on approximately 52 rai of land. This system will support a solar panel structure with an installed capacity of about 6 megawatts and an energy storage capacity of 2-2.5 megawatt hours.
The project will also include the installation of a monitoring and communication system, improvements to the diesel power plant, and enhancements to the distribution system. These efforts aim to increase the stability of the power system and support the government's carbon neutrality policy by boosting the share of renewable energy.
By focusing on becoming a Green Island, the project seeks to align with the RE100 initiative in remote areas, thereby promoting clean energy and contributing to economic development and the well-being of residents on Koh Sichang.