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NPPC Approves Tariff Fix, Boosts Solar Power Buyback at 2.20 Baht/Unit

NPPC Approves Tariff Fix, Boosts Solar Power Buyback at 2.20 Baht/Unit

Matichon•Economy•26d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's NPPC approves revised electricity tariffs and a solar power incentive program to ease household burdens and promote renewable energy.

  • •The National Energy Policy Committee (NPPC) met on April 29, 2026, under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's chairmanship.
  • •A new progressive tariff structure will charge the first 200 units of household electricity at a maximum of 3 baht per unit.
  • •A solar rooftop promotion program will see excess electricity purchased from households at 2.20 baht per unit for 10 years, with a 500 MW target.
  • •These decisions align with the Cabinet's resolution on April 28, 2026, to support national energy policy.

Overview

  • •On April 29, 2026, the National Energy Policy Committee (NPPC) held its meeting (1/2026, 176th meeting).
  • •The NPPC's meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
  • •The meeting's decisions were based on the Cabinet's resolution on April 28, 2026, approving the 'National Energy Agenda'.
  • •Two key energy agenda items were approved: residential electricity tariff policy and solar rooftop promotion for citizens.
  • •Minister of Energy Akanat Prohmpun revealed details of the NPPC's resolutions.
  • •The first 200 units of household electricity consumption will be priced at a progressive rate not exceeding 3 baht per unit.
  • •The ERC, MEA, and PEA are tasked with finalizing the progressive tariff design by June 2026.
  • •The NPPC approved purchasing excess solar rooftop electricity from households at 2.20 baht per unit for 10 years.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"Adjustment of electricity tariff policy for residential electricity users"
การปรับปรุงนโยบายอัตราค่าไฟฟ้าสำหรับผู้ใช้ไฟฟ้าประเภทบ้านอยู่อาศัย
Akanat Prohmpun
"NPPC has important resolutions: -Approved progressive rate for the first 200 units at no more than 3 baht per unit"
กพช. มีมติสำคัญ ดังนี้ -เห็นชอบอัตราค่าไฟฟ้าแบบก้าวหน้า (Progressive Rate) สำหรับการใช้ไฟฟ้า 200 หน่วยแรก ในอัตราไม่เกิน 3 บาทต่อหน่วย
Akanat Prohmpun
"Purchasing excess electricity from citizens installing solar panels on residential roofs, Net Billing model"
รับซื้อไฟฟ้าส่วนเกินจากประชาชนที่ติดตั้งโซลาร์เซลล์บนหลังคาที่พักอาศัย รูปแบบ Net Billing

Key Entities

Organization

National Energy Policy Committee(กพช.)
The committee that approved new electricity tariffs and solar power incentives.
Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.))
The body that approved the 'National Energy Agenda' resolution on April 28, 2026.
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)(กกพ.)
The commission tasked with implementing and overseeing new tariff designs and solar power purchase agreements.
Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA)(กฟน.)
The electricity distribution authority involved in adjusting tariff designs and studying solar rooftop investments.
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)(กฟภ.)
The electricity distribution authority involved in adjusting tariff designs and studying solar rooftop investments.
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)(กฟผ.)
The electricity generation authority responsible for updating the Grid Code for solar integration.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister who chaired the National Energy Policy Committee meeting.
Akanat Prohmpun(นายเอกนัฏ พร้อมพันธุ์)
Minister of Energy who disclosed details of the NPPC's resolutions.

Policy

Solar Rooftop
A promotion program for citizens to install solar panels on residential roofs.
Net Billing
The model for purchasing excess electricity generated by residential solar rooftops.