German President visits Sirindhorn Dam floating hybrid solar cells

Thailand welcomes the President of Germany to visit "Sirindhorn Dam Hybrid Floating Solar Cells" to highlight its potential in clean energy innovation. Aiming to expand cooperation in renewable energy The President of the Federal Republic of Germany selected the Sirindhorn Dam site. Ubon Ratchathani Province See the success of the world's largest hybrid floating solar cell. Ready to exchange cooperation on renewable energy Aiming for the Carbon Neutrality goal Yesterday (26 January 2024) Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier (HE Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier), President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Along with his wife and group, he visited Thailand for the first time in 22 years, visiting a floating solar power plant together with the Sirindhorn Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant. Ubon Ratchathani Province (Hydro-floating Solar Hybrid) to exchange knowledge and cooperation in electric power. Prepare to expand international trade, investment and energy opportunities with Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agric ulture and Cooperatives, Dr. Jiraporn Sirikham, Deputy Governor for Related Businesses. Acting Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Mr. Ross Conlon, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Company Limited, and Mr. Paitoon Paisansukwittaya. Deputy Managing Director of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited joins in welcoming In this connection, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany listened to EGAT's mission and information about the floating solar power plant together with the Sirindhorn Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant. Production capacity of 45 megawatts using solar cell power generation technology of Siemens Company Limited from the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the world's largest floating hybrid solar cell power plant. It is EGAT's first pilot project that uses sunlight and water, which are renewable energy, to produce hybrid electricity to reduce limitations in electricity production that depends on weather conditions. EGAT has developed a system. Control and manag e energy (Energy Management System: EMS) to manage electricity production efficiently. Can produce electricity for a longer time Strengthen the country's electrical energy security Promote achieving carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 47,000 tons/year, or equivalent to planting 37,600 rai of forests. Electricity has been supplied to the commercial system since June 2021. The floating solar power plant joins with the Sirindhorn Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant. It is one of EGAT's floating hybrid solar cell power plant projects out of 16 projects in 9 dams across the country. It has a total production capacity of 2,725 megawatts according to Thailand's electricity production development plan. 2018-2037 First revised edition (PDP 2018 Rev.1) with emphasis on the development of electric power along with sustainable development of the quality of life of communities. Currently, the power plant This has been developed into a new landmark of Ubon Ratchathani Province There is a natu re trail that allows tourists to admire the beautiful scenery. It is a new source of learning and study tours in the field of renewable energy. that builds a career Increase income for the community and stimulate the economy of the province as a whole. Source: Thai News Agency