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Thailand aims to streamline rooftop solar with new legislation. (Photo: iStock)
The Thai government plans to roll out a new bill to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems among households. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, the bill aims to increase public willingness to install rooftop solar. However, some industry stakeholders have raised concerns that the new law may grant excessive authority to the Minister of Energy.
Government pushes rooftop solar to households
To boost incentives for rooftop solar adoption, Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is drafting legislation to streamline the lengthy and complicated approval process.
Government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan stated that, at present, installing a rooftop solar system requires approval from five separate government agencies. The new law aims to cut installation costs and improve adoption rates.
