The ERC encourages people to install solar rooftops to reduce electricity bills, quota of 10 MB, apply through MEA – PEA. Nationwide
Mr. Komkrit Tantravanich Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission (Office of the ERC) as a spokesman for the ERC It was revealed that the ERC has approved the announcement of the purchase of electricity from the solar PV Rooftop project for the residential sector. with an installed capacity of not more than 10 kilowatts, which has been purchased continuously since 2022, in line with the target of 10 megawatts per year for the area The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) 5 megawatts and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) 5 megawatts by purchasing electricity at 2.20 baht per unit, purchasing power for a period of 10 years, stipulating the commercial power distribution date according to the contract ( SCOD) within 270 days from the date of the power purchase agreement
This announcement is the implementation of the residential solar roof top project in 2022, following the implementation in 2021 in accordance with the resolution of the National Energy Policy Council meeting on March 9, 2022 This announcement has been revised to facilitate the people interested in participating in the project, with the essence of the announcement as follows.
1. There is no time limit for submitting an application to sell electricity. But still focusing on the process of considering the timely sale request and the seller of excess electricity must complete the installation and inspection of the system within 270 days from the date of signing the PPA. and if the process is not done in time, submit a letter to the Electricity Authority Report readiness to request an extension of 90 days before termination of the contract.
2. In the case of an application to sell electricity that is pending consideration in 2021, the Electricity Distribution Department will notify the applicant for electricity sale to proceed in accordance with the procedures stipulated in this notification.
3. In the case of an application for sale that has been considered in 2021 and has not yet been cancelled, the Electricity Authority will notify the applicant. Sell electricity to sign the contract within 30 days from the date of notification.
Encouraging people to generate electricity for their own use by installing solar rooftops in their homes to relieve the burden
Electricity cost and can bring the rest to sell into the system as part of measures to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel power generation And the price is high as a result of the global energy price crisis that is currently facing,” said Mr. Komkrit.
For those who are interested Able to submit an application to sell electricity at MEA and PEA nationwide. by area of responsibility Further details can be found on the ERC website (www.erc.or.th).
