Government Launches Solar Subsidy for One Million Homes
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On October 27, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the launch of the "People's Solar" project at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. Attendees included Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekkanit Nitithanpraphas, Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Lawan Saengsanit, Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Arsit Sampantharat, Department of Provincial Administration Director-General Nucha Khosavisit (also PEA Board Chair), PEA Board Member Assoc. Prof. Thira Jearsiripongkul, PEA Governor Mongkol Treekajohn, MEA Governor Ditchaworn Chan-ee, and executives from both utilities and partner agencies.
PEA and MEA are jointly implementing the program under a cabinet resolution endorsing the national energy agenda. The goal is to help residential consumers install rooftop solar systems, reduce electricity bills, boost renewable energy adoption, and support the country's energy transition.
The program offers a 50,000 baht subsidy per household for equipment and installation costs, targeting one million households nationwide subject to eligibility criteria.
Eligibility requirements: - Thai national - Residential electricity user (Type 1 tariff) - Install a new or additional system between 5 kWp and 10 kWp per meter, excluding any existing solar capacity; must include at minimum solar panels and inverter - Applicant name must match the meter holder - One-time subsidy per household for the project duration - Installation must be done by PEA, MEA, or registered vendors - Tax invoices for equipment and installation must be dated on or after the registration date - Interconnection application must be submitted by August 31, 2027, and interconnection completed by September 30, 2027 - Must not claim the 200,000 baht tax deduction under Royal Decree No. 805 - State welfare cardholders are eligible but must forgo the 20-year electricity bill assistance - Subsidy capped at 50,000 baht per household, maximum one million households nationwide or until the approved budget is exhausted
Participants may apply for loans from participating banks: Government Savings Bank, Government Housing Bank, and Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, subject to each bank's lending criteria.
Interested residents can register via peoplesolar.pea.co.th (PEA service areas) or peoplesolar.mea.or.th (MEA service areas) from October 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Approval is subject to program criteria and available funding.
