Overview
Bangchak III is a 25 MW solar PV facility in Thailand. Operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the Alternative Energy Development Plan.
Bangchak III is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Thailand, with a capacity of 25 megawatts. The facility is operational and plays a role in Thailand's growing solar energy sector, which is supported by national policies such as the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targeting 30% renewable energy by 2037. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 25 MW, it falls into the medium-scale range for solar farms in Thailand. The facility operates under Thailand's regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes to encourage renewable energy deployment. Bangchak III contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Thailand's energy transition. Solar PV plants like this one help diversify the energy mix, enhance energy security, and provide clean electricity to the grid. The facility's location in central Thailand benefits from high solar irradiation, making it well-suited for solar power generation.
Environmental context
Thailand's tropical climate provides high solar irradiation, ideal for solar PV generation. Solar farms like Bangchak III require land use, which can impact local ecosystems, but they produce no emissions during operation. Proper siting and land management can minimize environmental effects, such as soil erosion or habitat disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Bangchak III is located in Thailand, with coordinates approximately 14.169° N, 100.553° E.
Bangchak III has a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Bangchak III uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to generate electricity from sunlight.
Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targets 30% renewable energy by 2037, supported by feed-in tariffs and net metering for solar PV.
Bangchak III adds 25 MW of clean energy to the grid, helping Thailand reduce reliance on fossil fuels and meet its renewable energy targets.