Thai state-owned enterprise, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), has officially switched on a brand new 45-megawatt hydro-floating dolar farm. Sitting upon Sirindhorn Dam, the solar project has been deemed to be the largest floating solar farm in the world.
According to EGAT, “The Sirindhorn Solar Cell Power Plant is the first project in Thailand which has provided carbon credit in compliance with the standard of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.”
Located in Ubon Ratchathani Province, the clean energy hybrid project commenced commercial operations on 31 October 2021.
The main objectives of Thailand’s investment in renewable energy is to enhance the security and reliability of the country’s power system, reduce greenhouse gas emissions of around 47 000 tons annually and provide clean energy to help mitigate global warming.
The main feature of the hybrid power plant is its ability to generate electricity from both solar power during the day, and hydropower from the existing dam when there is no sunlight or during peak power demand at night.
Controlled and managed by an Energy Management System, the plant is also equipped with a weather forecasting system which allows for increased stability and the ability to self-regulate. These allow it to generate electricity longer and lower the limitations of renewable energy.
Source: IOL
In other news – Vusi Nova introduces his new alter ego Snova
Local award-winning singer Vusi Nova these days is not only rocking a new look but also a new alter ego, Snova.
As the top charting singer ventures into amapiano music, he has undertaken the moniker Snova.
This Friday, the singer will be releasing a new amapiano single “Shuku Shuku” under the new alias. Learn more