GULF1 Sees Strong Home Solar Demand, 3-6 Year Payback

GULF1 reports robust residential solar demand driven by the clean energy trend, with payback periods of just 3-6 years.

Dr. Amnuayporn Prakobnapka, Managing Director of GULF1 and Assistant Executive Vice President of Solar Energy Business at Gulf Energy Development (GULF), said the 'Wan Athit by GULF1' booth at the 10-day Living Festival 2026, together with AIS and AIS 3BB Fibre3, presented complete home solar solutions and offered consultations and installation suitability assessments for each household. The booth received strong interest from visitors seeking advice.

The company also observes a new consumer trend emphasizing equipment quality, installation expertise, provider reliability, and after-sales service, reflecting growing household interest in clean energy and the Smart Living concept, especially over the past 3-4 years.

The latest government measure supporting residential solar installation — a 50,000 baht subsidy per household — is another key driver making clean energy more accessible and supporting the country's long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals. The measure improves investment value and reduces the solar system payback period to approximately 3-6 years, making now an ideal time for homeowners planning to install solar.

'Wan Athit by GULF1' is a full-service home solar provider offering consultation, design, installation, and after-sales care by expert engineers and professional teams using quality equipment throughout — solar panels, inverters, and batteries — to maximize energy efficiency and ensure safe long-term operation, with various packages to suit all electricity usage levels.

At the Living Festival 2026, special promotions added value for customers, including one year of free AIS 3BB Fibre3 internet, AIS Points, and other gifts from the 'Wan Athit by GULF1' brand, reflecting GULF1 and AIS's commitment to delivering quality service and peace of mind to every family.

Thitiphol Phumi-amon, a Living Festival 2026 visitor who booked a solar system at the event, said his main house currently incurs electricity bills of over 10,000 baht per month, so he sought ways to manage costs and saw solar installation as a solution. He also utilized the 50,000 baht per household government subsidy to reduce installation costs and increase value.

'Before deciding, I researched and compared several providers, but chose Wan Athit by GULF1 because I trust their equipment standards, installation quality, and after-sales service, so I feel the confidence is worth it. The GULF1 team gave advice based on actual usage patterns, recommending starting with the solar system first and assessing battery addition suitability later,' Mr. Thitiphol said.

Another key achievement for Wan Athit by GULF1 at Living Festival 2026 was winning the Brand Excellence award in the Sustainability category under 'Integrated Clean Energy for Smart Living,' honoring brands that operate with responsibility to society and the planet's future, reflecting GULF1's commitment to leading technology and innovation in clean energy for sustainable Thai living.