Egat to run solar power trade testThe state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has initiated a test of peer-to-peer power trade from solar rooftops, planning to enter the prosumer trade in the coming years. Governor Viboon Rerksirathai said Egat installed solar panels on top of its headquarters in Nonthaburi to conduct the test and collect power trade data. The power trade business is limited under an enhanced single buyer (ESB) concept. Egat is the sole power buyer from private power producers for power generation projects of over 10 megawatts. "Laws limit peer-to-peer power trade, while the ESB concept is allowed, but Thailand cannot rely on ESB alone for electricity trade," Mr Sontirat said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2020 23:27 UTC