Thailand has taken a big leap in green energy. The folks at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have kicked off a super cool 24 MW project that combines solar and water power at Ubol Ratana Dam, which is found in Khon Kaen province. This project is super important for Thailand as it helps the country use more clean energy by mixing together solar power, hydropower, and some fancy energy storage stuff.
Ubol Ratana Dam Project, A Smart Mix of Power Tech
The project is teamwork between Thai and Chinese companies, and it’s pretty smart. There are these floating solar panels right on the water along with the dam’s hydropower capabilities. They’ve also got this powerful Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and clever systems to manage all that juice they’re making. The cool part about this setup? It soaks up sunlight for power during sunshine hours and when night comes, it switches to using water power….
