Overview
The Lopburi - Absolute Energy Solar Power Plant is an 8 MW solar PV facility in Lopburi, Thailand, owned by EA Solar Lopburi Company Limited. It contributes to Thailand's renewable energy capacity under the country's feed-in tariff program.
The Lopburi - Absolute Energy Solar Power Plant is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Lopburi, Thailand. With a capacity of 8 MW, it represents a small to medium-scale solar installation within the country's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by EA Solar Lopburi Company Limited and contributes to the local energy grid. Thailand has implemented supportive policies for solar energy, including feed-in tariffs and the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), which targets a significant share of renewable energy by 2037. The Lopburi plant operates under these frameworks, benefiting from Thailand's high solar irradiation levels. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this facility uses fixed or tracking panels to maximize generation. The plant's location in Lopburi, a province known for its agricultural landscape, helps diversify the local energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV installations like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, though land use and visual impacts are considerations. The facility supports Thailand's goal of increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental context
Lopburi province features a tropical savanna climate with high solar irradiation, making it suitable for solar PV generation. The plant's land use involves converting agricultural or undeveloped land, which can affect local ecosystems. However, solar PV has minimal water consumption and no emissions during operation, contributing positively to Thailand's renewable energy targets and climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Lopburi - Absolute Energy Solar Power Plant is located in Lopburi province, Thailand, at coordinates 14.9332° N, 100.9352° E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by EA Solar Lopburi Company Limited, a subsidiary of Energy Absolute, a Thai renewable energy company.
Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targets 30% renewable energy by 2037, supported by feed-in tariffs and net metering for solar PV. The Lopburi plant operates under these policies.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and has low water consumption. However, land use and manufacturing impacts are considerations.