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EGAT progresses work on hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Srinagarind Dam

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EGAT progresses work on hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Srinagarind Dam
(photo courtesy EGAT)

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is accelerating work on its third hydro-floating solar hybrid project, at Srinagarind Dam in Kanchanaburi Province, to generate clean energy and support the goal of Carbon Neutrality.

Bidding documents are now available for purchase, until July 3, and bids will be opened on Aug. 14.

With a capacity of 140 MW, the project will generate electric power from solar energy combined with hydropower from the existing dam to ensure stability and reduce fluctuations of renewable energy, resulting in a continuation and efficiency of power generation. The project will enhance the country’s power system security with no impact on the aquatic ecosystem and environment, EGAT said. It is also a part of implementations to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and Net Zero Emissions by 2065, through the concrete carbon offset and avoidance mechanism. The project is scheduled to start commercial operation within 2026.

EGAT’s previous two hydro-floating solar hybrid projects are the 45 MW Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani Province and the 24 MW Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam in Khon Kaen Province. Both of these are now commercially operating.

In compliance with the Power Development Plan (PDP2018 Revision 1), EGAT will continue to develop such projects at EGAT’s nine dams with a total capacity of 2,725 MW.