Dept of Fisheries supports solar cells for shrimp farmers

Khaosod•Economy•4d ago

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The Department of Fisheries is offering 50% investment subsidies for solar cell installations to 1,000 shrimp farmers to reduce production costs.

•The Department of Fisheries is supporting solar cell and high-efficiency motor installations for 1,000 shrimp farmers across 36 provinces.
•The project provides a subsidy of 50% of the investment value, capped at 50,000 Baht per person/set.
•Eligible farmers can apply from September 1 to October 16, 2026.
•The initiative aims to reduce electricity costs per production unit by at least 10%.

Overview

•Manop Nooson stated that shrimp farming, particularly Pacific white shrimp, is vital for the national economy but faces high electricity costs due to the need for continuous aeration.
•The Department of Fisheries, through the Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Division, launched the project to reduce marine shrimp production costs for domestic consumption through environmentally friendly production 2026.
•The Department of Fisheries will provide a budget for solar cell panels and high-efficiency motors at 50% of the investment, not exceeding 50,000 Baht per person/set.
•Applicants must be certified or in the process of obtaining aquaculture standards such as GAP, CoC, TAS 7401, TAS 7436, ASC, or BAP.
•Farmers can apply from September 1 to October 16, 2026, with the announcement of selected participants on November 5, 2026.
•The project is expected to reduce electricity costs for farmers by at least 10% upon completion.
•The project aims to create model shrimp farms that are environmentally friendly and meet global market demands for natural resource conservation.

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Key Quotes

Manop Nooson

"The Department of Fisheries is very confident that the implementation of this project will be a key mechanism in reducing energy costs and increasing income for farmers."

กรมประมงเชื่อมั่นเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่าการดำเนินโครงการฯ ในครั้งนี้ จะเป็นกลไกสำคัญในการลดต้นทุนด้านพลังงานและเพิ่มรายได้ให้กับเกษตรกร

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Fisheries(กรมประมง)

The government agency providing investment subsidies for solar cells to shrimp farmers.

Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Division(กองวิจัยและพัฒนาการเพาะเลี้ยงสัตว์น้ำชายฝั่ง)

The division within the Department of Fisheries implementing the cost-reduction project for shrimp farmers.

Person

Manop Nooson(มานพ หนูสอน)

Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries.

Policy

Project to Reduce Marine Shrimp Production Costs for Domestic Consumption through Environmentally Friendly Production 2026(โครงการลดต้นทุนการผลิตกุ้งทะเลเพื่อการบริโภคภายในประเทศด้วยการผลิตที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม ปี 2569)

A project promoting alternative energy and high-efficiency technology to reduce costs and environmental impacts in shrimp farming.