Surin 1 Solar Power Plant - 7.4 MW Solar PV Facility in Surin, Thailand

Surin 1 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Surin Province, Thailand. With a capacity of 7.4 MW, it represents a small- to medium-scale solar installation within the country's growing renewable energy sector. The plant is owned by Solar Power (Surin 1) Company Limited and is currently operational. Thailand has set ambitious renewable energy targets under its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP), aiming for 30% renewable energy by 2036. Solar PV plays a key role in this strategy, supported by feed-in tariffs and net metering schemes. The Surin 1 plant operates under these regulatory frameworks, contributing to the national grid. The facility's location in Surin Province, a region with high solar irradiance, supports efficient energy generation. As a solar PV plant, it produces clean electricity with minimal operational emissions, helping to reduce Thailand's reliance on fossil fuels and supporting local energy security.

Surin Province features a tropical savanna climate with abundant sunshine, ideal for solar energy generation. The plant's operation avoids greenhouse gas emissions and reduces local air pollution compared to fossil fuel alternatives. Land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems, but proper siting and management can mitigate effects on biodiversity and agriculture.