Overview
Lampang Solar Power Plant is a 90 MW solar PV facility in Lampang, Thailand, owned by EA Solar Lampang Company Limited. It contributes to Thailand's renewable energy targets.
The Lampang Solar Power Plant is a utility-scale solar photovoltaic facility located in Lampang Province, Thailand. With a capacity of 90 megawatts, it ranks as a medium-to-large solar installation in the country, supporting the national grid with clean electricity. The plant operates under Thailand's renewable energy framework, which includes the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targeting 30% renewable energy by 2037. Solar PV technology is well-suited to Thailand's tropical climate, offering high solar irradiance. The facility uses fixed-tilt or tracking panels to convert sunlight into electricity, feeding into the provincial grid. Environmentally, the plant reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Lampang, a region with growing industrial activity, helps meet local energy demand while minimizing land-use conflicts through careful siting. The project also supports Thailand's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
Lampang Province features a tropical savanna climate with abundant sunshine, ideal for solar energy generation. The plant's construction involved land conversion, but solar farms typically have lower ecological impact than fossil fuel alternatives. Proper siting avoids sensitive habitats, and the facility contributes to reducing air pollution from coal-fired plants in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lampang Province, Thailand, at coordinates 18.393100 N, 99.421500 E.
The facility has a capacity of 90 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large solar installation in Thailand.
The plant is owned by EA Solar Lampang Company Limited, a subsidiary of Energy Absolute, a Thai renewable energy developer.
Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targets 30% renewable energy by 2037, with solar PV playing a key role. The country also offers feed-in tariffs and tax incentives for solar projects.
Solar PV helps diversify Thailand's energy mix, reduce dependence on natural gas and coal, and lower carbon emissions. The Lampang plant alone can power thousands of homes annually.