Thailand proposes ฿50,000 household solar subsidy
The scheme awaiting cabinet approval would cover rooftop, ground-mounted and floating systems, alongside low-interest loans from three state-owned banks.
Thailand’s government plans to seek cabinet approval for a subsidy of ฿50,000 per household to help up to one million households install solar power systems, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on 26 October.
Three state-owned banks would offer low-interest loans under the proposal, which Ekniti said would remove the need for households to provide upfront capital. Registration would begin immediately if the cabinet approves the scheme.
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority and Provincial Electricity Authority, both overseen by the interior ministry, would help households register through one-stop service centres. The proposal provides for one million eligible slots.
Initially limited to rooftop installations, the plan now also covers panels mounted on the ground and systems floating on water. A screening committee recommended the broader scope because some residents face physical constraints on installation.
The government aims to lower household energy costs and encourage a shift to solar generation. Participating households could also earn additional income by selling excess electricity to the national grid.
