Thailand Opens Public Solar Cell Registration on October 27 to Reduce Electricity Bills

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Thanakorn Wangboonkhongwanchai, a Member of Parliament for the Party for Thailand and former Minister of Industry, announced that the government will begin accepting registrations for the 'Public Sector Solar Cell Installation Project' starting October 27, 2026. The initiative aims to assist one million households nationwide using funds from the Emergency Decree on Borrowing Money under the Energy Transition Project budget of 200 billion baht. The government will provide direct support of 50,000 baht per household to certified contractors after installation and inspection. Residents can choose three installation types: rooftop, ground-mounted, or floating platforms, with a maximum system capacity of 10 kilowatts. The government agrees to purchase excess electricity up to 5 kilowatts at 2.20 baht per unit, potentially generating an additional monthly income of 700 to 1,000 baht for participants. Thanakorn also addressed opposition demands for a five-day debate session, stating the government has extended the period to four days (October 26-29 or 27-30, 2026) with up to 48 hours allocated for discussion.