Developer

Provincial Electricity Authority

www.pea.co.th

Total capacity of implemented projects

50 - 250 MW

Countries of projects presence

1

Energy, Solar Energy, and Hydro Energy.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is a state enterprise in Thailand that is responsible for the distribution of electricity to the provinces outside of Bangkok. The PEA was established in 1961 and has since been providing reliable and affordable electricity to the people of Thailand. With the growing concern for the environment and the need to reduce carbon emissions, the PEA has been actively involved in the development of renewable energy projects in Thailand.

One of the renewable energy sectors that the PEA has been developing is wind energy. Wind energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that is generated by the movement of wind turbines. The PEA has been working on several wind energy projects across Thailand, including the Mae Moh Wind Power Project in Lampang province. The Mae Moh Wind Power Project is a 60 MW wind farm that consists of 30 wind turbines. The project was completed in 2018 and has been supplying clean energy to the grid ever since.

Another renewable energy sector that the PEA has been developing is solar energy. Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that is generated by the conversion of sunlight into electricity. The PEA has been working on several solar energy projects across Thailand, including the Nakhon Ratchasima Solar Power Project. The Nakhon Ratchasima Solar Power Project is a 10 MW solar farm that consists of 40,000 solar panels. The project was completed in 2019 and has been supplying clean energy to the grid ever since.

The PEA has also been developing hydro energy projects in Thailand. Hydro energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that is generated by the movement of water through turbines. The PEA has been working on several hydro energy projects across Thailand, including the Nam Ngum 2 Hydropower Project in Laos. The Nam Ngum 2 Hydropower Project is a 615 MW hydroelectric power plant that is located on the Nam Ngum River in Laos. The project was completed in 2019 and has been supplying clean energy to Thailand ever since.

The PEA has been actively involved in the development of renewable energy projects in Thailand for several reasons. Firstly, renewable energy projects help to reduce the carbon footprint of Thailand. By generating clean energy from renewable sources, the PEA is helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. Secondly, renewable energy projects help to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a finite resource that is becoming increasingly expensive and difficult to extract. By investing in renewable energy projects, the PEA is helping to diversify Thailand's energy mix and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. Finally, renewable energy projects help to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. The development of renewable energy projects requires a skilled workforce and creates jobs in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems.

In conclusion, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is a state enterprise in Thailand that is responsible for the distribution of electricity to the provinces outside of Bangkok. The PEA has been actively involved in the development of renewable energy projects in Thailand, including wind energy, solar energy, and hydro energy. The development of renewable energy projects helps to reduce the carbon footprint of Thailand, reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, and create jobs and stimulate economic growth. The PEA is committed to the development of renewable energy projects in Thailand and is working towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.