Solar panels installed on rooftops in Bangkok

Should you install solar panels on your roof in Thailand?

Many Thai households choose to install solar panels on their rooftops, especially in detached houses in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. If you want power supply even during blackouts, you can add a battery energy storage system — in summer, when air conditioners are used heavily, solar power can significantly reduce electricity bills.

Is rooftop solar a viable solution for Thailand's energy transition?

Rooftop solar PV systems represent a promising solution to diversify Thailand’s energy mix and empower consumers to participate in the energy transition. Despite its vast solar potential and declining technology costs, the adoption of rooftop solar remains significantly underutilized due to various barriers.

Should Thailand invest in solar roofs?

In a new report, “Rooftop Revolution : 1 Million Solar Rooftops for a Green and Just Recovery in Thailand”, Greenpeace Thailand calls on the government to invest in solar rooftop systems to electrify one million households, 8,170 government hospitals, and 31,021 schools nationwide with an investment of 90,273 million THB in three years (2021-2023).

Why is rooftop solar underutilized in Thailand?

Despite its vast solar potential and declining technology costs, the adoption of rooftop solar remains significantly underutilized due to various barriers. At CASE, we’ve carefully analysed the challenges holding back rooftop solar in Thailand and crafted a strategic roadmap to help unlock its full potential.