The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) announced its performance on the occasion of its 64th anniversary on 28 September 2024. It will move forward with efficient management of electric power with an intelligent electric system that is environmentally friendly and sustainable for communities. It is committed to creating stability in electric power along with sustainability.
Mr. Supachai Ek-un, Governor of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), announced the results of the Provincial Electricity Authority’s work on the occasion of its 64th anniversary on September 28, 2024, aiming to become an organization of excellence in the electric power business, jointly creating value for society and the environment, in line with the vision of “Smart electricity for a sustainable quality of life”.
PEA brings digital technology to service, upgrading low-voltage distribution systems, piloting the use of Advanced Metering Infrastructure in Pattaya City with over 100,000 units, replacing e-Meters with rotating di
sc meters nationwide, installing and using IoT sensors in distribution transformers, and using the DTMS transformer management system to enhance power supply stability.
PEA has installed over 400 EV charging stations covering 75 provinces and provides high-capacity electric chargers that can be used via the PEA Volta Application, with functions to search for charging stations, control starting or stopping charging, and pay for services. In the future, PEA Volta station services will be added to both government and private sector corporate customers.
PEA has a project to promote renewable energy by supporting solar drying facilities for drying agricultural products for community enterprises. For the public sector, it supports the installation of solar power generation systems, SOLAR ROOFTOP, which is in line with the country’s policy towards carbon neutrality.
PEA also has a Green Finance policy as the first energy state enterprise to create an ESG BOND with a 5-year bond term and a total budget of 1,000 mi
llion baht, which will be invested in the construction project of an underwater cable to Koh Tao and the development project of a very small grid electricity system on Koh Phaluai, Surat Thani Province.
PEA’s next step is to focus on stable network and distribution systems, supporting the expansion of industrial customers and the increase in clean energy, and continuing to develop the organization with social and environmental responsibility.
Source: Thai News Agency