Electric shower in Thailand
I have always been taught that the combination of water and electricity does not go well together, in Thailand people look at it differently, as it turns out.
Do-it-yourself with solar panels in 2021, and now: cash in with my energy surplus! (reader submission)
Discover how, after installing solar panels myself, I expanded my system and started selling surplus electricity. In this fascinating journey through administrative challenges and technical requirements, I share my experiences and learning moments in the world of sustainable energy in Thailand.
Electricity prices in Thailand are falling
Thailand's Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced a 5,3% reduction in electricity prices, a decision prompted by falling gas prices and public opinion. This reduction from the current rate from 4,7 baht to 4,45 baht per kilowatt hour from September to December brings relief to consumers who have recently experienced high electricity bills. In addition, it contributes to reducing the loss incurred by the state-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
Do I have a hefty electricity bill?
I would like to present the following to you, I have an electricity bill of between 4.500 and 5.000 Baht every month. We are 5 adults and a small child. An adult with a small child contribute 1.000 baht per month and I pay the rest of what is left.
We have a house about 40 km south of Pattaya. Despite my power management and some solar cells, we use quite a bit of electricity. Even with about 80% of the house, including swimming pool lighting on LEDs, I still have a bill of between 4 and 5000 baht when I'm there for a full month. Now I found out that there is also a night and day rate in Thailand.
Airbus: Electric flying is no longer a thing of the future
It is not fully electric flying, but Siemens, Rolls Royce and Airbus are working on a hybrid aircraft engine. That is the first step towards flying on electricity.
A week of rainy season in Isaan (Friday)
Despite the Duvels, we both wake up fresh and cheerful at the same time. Happy mood too, it was fun yesterday. Only, there is no electricity. Hello, is that already from seven o'clock last night? Apparently not, the first customer in the shop tells us that the power was back around ten o'clock last night. But no one knows when it fell out again. The people here don't really lack electricity.
The power pole problem in Pattaya
For us foreigners it is still a strange sight to see the overhead wiring of electricity, telephone and cable television, etc. In many places in Pattaya, these cables descend to street level due to their total weight.
In connection with installing PV cells (solar collectors) to generate electricity, I wonder if in Thailand (Chiang Mai location) power can be returned to the electricity grid?