Thailand's National Energy Policy Committee approved two major energy measures in September 2026: (1) a 16.1 billion baht fund to reduce electricity bills Sept–Dec 2026 by capping gas plant prices at 363.53 baht/MMBtu and using recovered surplus rebates; (2) expansion of community solar programs to 10,000 MW total (including existing 500 MW), offering 2.20 baht/kWh buyback rates for 20 years under Net Billing. This addresses near-term consumer cost relief while establishing long-term renewable energy infrastructure and enabling prosumers (producer-consumers) to lower their own electricity costs and monetize surplus generation.
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