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Provincial Electricity Authority and Royal Thai Air Force Collaborate on Sustainable Energy Solutions

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The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has partnered with the Royal Thai Air Force to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the installation of a floating solar power generation system. The project, which was officially inaugurated at the Air Force Headquarters, aims to promote energy efficiency and savings within the organization. As part of the initiative, PEA has introduced an energy conservation option, known as "ESCO," to help reduce energy costs and encourage the use of renewable energy and energy conservation in the organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has collaborated with the Royal Thai Air Force to install a floating solar power generation system with an installed capacity of 999.9 kW, capable of producing 112,000 units of electricity per month.
  • The system is expected to save the Royal Thai Air Force approximately 970,000 baht per year in utility expenses and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 670 tons per year.
  • The installation of the floating solar system is the first of its kind for the Department of Defense and serves as a model for the adoption of renewable energy solutions in the organization.
  • The project is part of PEA's efforts to promote energy efficiency and savings, with the intention of helping reduce the cost of electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • PEA has also offered scholarships to the Royal Thai Air Force, totaling an additional 50,000 baht, as part of the collaborative effort.

Statistics:

  • 999.9 kW: Installed capacity of the floating solar power generation system
  • 112,000 units: Monthly electricity production from the system
  • 970,000 baht: Annual savings in utility expenses
  • 670 tons: Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per year
  • 25 years: Maintenance period for the system
  • 50,000 baht: Additional scholarship offered to the Royal Thai Air Force

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency (2023, July 5) "Provincial Electricity Authority and Royal Thai Air Force Collaborate on Sustainable Energy Solutions"

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