Bangkok, EGAT’s floating hybrid solar cell at Ubonrat Dam has started operating as a commercial electricity supply (COD), enhancing the security of clean energy. EGAT reiterates its request to move forward with the project at another 14 locations nationwide. Join in driving Thailand’s goal towards a sustainable low-carbon society.
Ms. Jiraporn Sirikham, Deputy Governor for Related Businesses Acting Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) revealed that the floating solar power plant together with the Ubonrat Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant, Khon Kaen Province (Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid) or floating solar cell power plant. Ubonrat Dam hybrid water The production capacity is 24 megawatts and COD power was supplied yesterday. The highlight is the integration of 3 clean energies, namely solar energy, hydro power and battery energy storage system. By producing electricity from solar energy during the daytime. and produce electricity from the existing dam’s hydroelectric power during th
e night. Along with installing an energy storage system (Battery Energy Storage System: BESS), which helps to enhance the electrical system during the transition to producing electricity from both types of energy to be able to produce electricity continuously. There is also an Energy Management System (EMS) and a Weather Forecast System to control and manage. To increase the stability of the power generation system Reduce the limitations of renewable energy Helps produce electricity from renewable energy to be more stable. The solar panels use less than 1 percent of the total reservoir area. The solar panel installation is sloped so that sunlight can pass through and reach the surface of the water. Therefore it does not affect the underwater ecosystem. The solar panels and buoy also use environmentally friendly materials.
Ubonrat Dam Hybrid Floating Solar Cell Power Plant It is the second floating hybrid solar cell power plant of EGAT, which is implemented in accordance with the Electricity Development Plan
of Thailand 2018 – 2037, first revision (PDP2018 Revision 1) by There are development plans in 9 EGAT dam areas, totaling 16 projects, with a total production capacity of 2,725 megawatts, considered clean energy production. Reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the electricity production process. Help reduce global warming In line with world energy trends Ready to drive the country towards the goal of carbon neutrality
In addition, EGAT also places importance on improving the quality of life of the communities surrounding the Ubonrat Dam area. Most of whom are engaged in fishing. In collaboration with the Inland Fisheries Research Center Promote the conservation of aquatic species under the Pracharamee Suk Fish Conservation Project. Millions of fish and aquatic animals are released into reservoirs every year. Ready to promote and develop fish processing careers And in the future, there are plans to develop a lobster breeding facility using solar energy. to be an economic animal Help build a career Increase inco
me for the community Make the community able to be self-reliant and sustainable.
Source: Thai News Agency