Overview
Chumphon Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Chumphon, Thailand, owned by Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited. It contributes to Thailand's renewable energy capacity under the country's feed-in tariff scheme.
The Chumphon Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Chumphon Province, Thailand. With a capacity of 1 MW, it represents a small-scale solar installation within Thailand's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited (TSE) and is currently operational. Thailand has been actively promoting solar energy through its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) and feed-in tariff programs, which have driven the deployment of both utility-scale and distributed solar PV systems. The Chumphon plant operates under this regulatory framework, benefiting from government incentives aimed at increasing the share of renewables in the national energy mix. The plant's location in southern Thailand takes advantage of the region's high solar irradiance, supporting local grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. As a small-scale installation, it contributes to decentralized renewable energy generation, which is a key component of Thailand's strategy to enhance energy security and reduce carbon emissions.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Chumphon have minimal environmental impact during operation, producing no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems. In Thailand, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or degraded land to minimize conflicts. The region's tropical climate with high solar exposure supports efficient energy generation, but seasonal monsoon rains may affect output variability.
Frequently asked questions
Chumphon Solar Power Plant is located in Chumphon Province, Thailand, at coordinates 10.503200 N, 99.145200 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant is owned by Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited (TSE), a Thai renewable energy company.
Thailand promotes solar energy through its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) and feed-in tariff programs, which provide incentives for renewable energy projects to achieve national targets.
As part of Thailand's renewable energy expansion, the plant helps diversify the energy mix, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support local grid stability through decentralized generation.