Thailand Government Launches Public Solar Cell Installation Program with Subsidies

Key summary

Thai politician Thanakorn Wangboonkongwanchai announced that the government will open registration for a public solar cell installation project starting October 27, 2026. The initiative aims to assist one million households nationwide using funds from a special borrowing law under the energy transition budget of 200 billion baht. The government will provide a direct subsidy of 50,000 baht per household for installation costs paid to certified contractors after verification. Households can choose between rooftop, ground-mounted, or floating solar systems with a capacity not exceeding 10 kilowatts. Excess electricity up to 5 kilowatts will be purchased by the grid at 2.20 baht per unit, expected to generate an additional monthly income of 700-1,000 baht for participants. The project is presented as a key achievement of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's administration.