Overview
Lopburi Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in Lopburi, 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.
Lopburi Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Lopburi Province, Thailand. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation owned by Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited (TSE). The plant is operational and supports Thailand's growing renewable energy sector. The facility operates under Thailand's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes feed-in tariffs and the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) targeting 30% renewable energy by 2037. Solar PV is a key technology in Thailand's energy mix, benefiting from high solar irradiation in the central region. As a small-scale solar plant, Lopburi Solar Power Plant contributes to local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Lopburi Province, known for agricultural activities, demonstrates the integration of renewable energy in rural areas without significant land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Lopburi have minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuel plants. They require land for panel installation, which can affect local ecosystems if not sited carefully. In Thailand, solar farms are often built on unused or agricultural land, balancing energy production with land conservation. The plant's small scale reduces visual and land-use impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Lopburi Solar Power Plant is located in Lopburi Province, Thailand, at coordinates 14.7847° N, 100.6844° E.
The plant is owned by Thai Solar Energy Public Company Limited (TSE), a Thai renewable energy company.
The facility has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Thailand promotes solar energy through feed-in tariffs and the Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), which aims for 30% renewable energy by 2037.
As a solar PV plant, it generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, helping reduce Thailand's carbon footprint and supporting clean energy transition.