Sell Solar Power to Gov: Conditions & How to Apply for People's Solar Project

Thansettakij•Economy•6h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's National Energy Policy Committee approves a new scheme allowing homeowners to sell excess solar power to the state, with applications opening mid-2026.

•Homeowners can sell surplus solar electricity to the state at a government-determined rate through the Solar PV Rooftop project for the public.
•The project utilizes a Net Billing system where self-consumption precedes selling excess power back to the grid.
•Eligibility requires meeting all conditions throughout the contract period, with applications expected to open from June or July 2026 onwards.
•A 500 MW national cap is in place, operating on a 'first-come, first-served' basis.

Overview

•Resolved on April 29, 2026, the National Energy Policy Committee meeting (1/2026) approved the solar power purchase scheme.
•The scheme allows homeowners with solar PV rooftops to sell excess electricity to the state as part of the Solar PV Rooftop project for the public.
•The government has set the purchase price for excess electricity from residential rooftop solar panels.
•The project utilizes a Net Billing system where electricity is used for self-consumption first, and any excess is sold to the grid.
•Applicants must meet all required qualifications throughout the contract duration for project participation.
•Applications for the new project are anticipated to begin from the announcement date of the ERC's enforcement, expected around June or July 2026.
•Commercial Operation Date (COD) must be completed by 2027 according to the date specified in the contract to avoid contract termination.
•The national purchase limit for the project is 500 megawatts, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Key Entities

Organization

National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC)(คณะกรรมการนโยบายพลังงานแห่งชาติ (กพช.))

The governing body that approved the solar power purchase scheme.

Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA)(การไฟฟ้านครหลวง (กฟน.))

One of the electricity authorities where interested parties can apply to sell solar electricity.

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)(การไฟฟ้าส่วนภูมิภาค (กฟภ.))

One of the electricity authorities where interested parties can apply to sell solar electricity.

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Office(สำนักงาน กกพ.)

The office responsible for official announcements and enforcement of the solar power purchase scheme.

Law

Solar PV Rooftop Project for the Public(โครงการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์แบบติดตั้งบนหลังคา (Solar PV Rooftop) สำหรับภาคประชาชน)

The government scheme enabling homeowners to sell excess solar power to the state.