Overview
Huaihaeng is a 5.7 MW solar PV facility located in Thailand. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Huaihaeng is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Thailand, with a capacity of 5.7 megawatts. The facility is operational and represents a small-scale solar installation within the country's growing renewable energy sector. The plant operates under Thailand's regulatory framework, which includes the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targeting 30% renewable energy by 2037. Solar PV is a key technology in this plan, supported by feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes for small power producers. As a solar PV facility, Huaihaeng generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to Thailand's energy transition. Its location in central Thailand benefits from high solar irradiation, supporting consistent power generation for the local grid.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Huaihaeng have low environmental impact during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems. In Thailand, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or degraded land to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's small scale reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Huaihaeng is located in Thailand at coordinates 14.4820° N, 101.0210° E, in the central region of the country.
Huaihaeng has a capacity of 5.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Huaihaeng uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) aims for 30% renewable energy in total energy consumption by 2037, with solar PV playing a key role.
Huaihaeng feeds clean electricity into the local grid, supporting Thailand's efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependence and lower carbon emissions.