PEA and MEA Provide Update on Residential Solar Project
The Provincial Electricity Authority and Metropolitan Electricity Authority have clarified the status of the residential solar program and addressed recent communication errors.
On November 2, 2026, officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) held a joint press conference to provide an update on the residential solar power project. According to the PEA, the program has seen significant participation, with 42,666 successful registrations recorded within their service areas as of the date of the announcement. The registration process for the initiative has been ongoing since October 27, 2026.
During the briefing, the PEA also addressed concerns regarding a document circulating in the Northern region, specifically in Chiang Mai. The authority clarified that the document in question was an internal draft intended for preliminary data collection and operator preparation. It was not an officially approved policy document. The PEA confirmed that this internal survey has been cancelled and issued an apology for the communication error that led to public confusion. For residents and business operators, this update clarifies that official project guidelines are still being finalized under government policy. While the program is active, participants should rely only on official announcements from the PEA or MEA to ensure they are following authorized procedures. Further details regarding the full implementation and specific requirements for the residential solar scheme remain to be confirmed by the relevant authorities.
