House, Ministry of Energy-Treasury-Industry? Join hands to amend the Solar Rooftop law to enable the industrial and business sectors to use clean energy. Support tax deduction
Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, revealed that the government sector is joining forces to push for policies that will change the country’s energy consumption structure. By planning needs and supporting the procurement of appropriate energy sources. Promote the production and use of clean and renewable energy. To be in line with the guidelines for sustainable economic and environmental development.
The Ministry of Energy has plans to promote electricity production from Solar Rooftops for government agencies as well. In order to reduce the budget burden by providing Solar Rooftop system service providers such as the Electricity Authority or private service providers It is the investor who installs the system for the agency. and sell the electricity produced to agencies The elec
tricity tariff is cheaper than the electricity tariff of the Electricity Distribution Department. Not less than 15 percent for a period of 15-20 years.
Ministry of Industry Amend and improve the law so that the production of electrical energy from solar energy installed on the roof (Solar Rooftop) does not fall into the category of a factory that must apply for a factory business license. Currently, it is in the process of amending the ministerial regulations. It is expected that it will come into effect within this year.
The Ministry of Finance has prepared Energy Management Company (ESCO) measures for government agencies. and promote the production of electricity from rooftop solar energy for government agencies. Including preparing to push for annual tax reduction measures to promote solar rooftops in the residential group. Amount not exceeding 200,000 baht, 10 kilowatts to support 90,000 households using solar energy per year. To reduce electricity costs For people participating in the public sector sol
ar project
‘Promoting the use of clean energy will reduce CO2 emissions and is another important supporting factor in achieving Thailand’s Carbon Neutrality goal, with the demand for electricity from solar energy likely to grow rapidly. Doing so will not only reduce the cost of doing business from installation. It also helps drive the creation of green businesses. Reduce energy costs as well as driving the use of clean energy To be a part in reducing global warming, solving problems, and creating sustainable energy security,’ Mrs. Radklao said.
Source: Thai News Agency