EGAT - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

05/19/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/19/2023 02:10

EGAT supports clean power, announcing sale of bidding documents for Mae Moh Solar Farm Project from today until end of May 2023

EGAT supports clean power, announcing sale of bidding documents for Mae Moh Solar Farm Project from today until end of May 2023

19 May 2023

EGAT announced the sale of bidding documents for Mae Moh Solar Farm Project in Lampang Province to promote clean energy use in the operation of EGAT Mae Moh Mine, driving Thailand toward Carbon Neutrality.

Mr. Thidade Eiamsai, Deputy Governor - Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) revealed that EGAT has sold bidding documents for Mae Moh Solar Farm Project, Phase 1 with the generating capacity of 38.5 MW from May 16-31, 2023, and the bid opening date is scheduled to be at the end of June 2023. The project which will generate electricity for the mining operation of EGAT Mae Moh will help reduce electricity consumption of Mae Moh Power Plant during the day. Moreover, it plays a part in driving Thailand toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Net Zero Emissions by 2065.

The Mae Moh Solar Farm Project is located at Mae Moh Sub-district, Mae Moh District, Lampang Province. The project site covers an area of 490 Rai (193.73 acers). When the construction is complete, it will be connected to 22kV grid system of Mae Moh Mine. The operation date is scheduled to be in 2024. For more details, please check https://www4.egat.co.th/fprocurement/biddingeng/main/2646.