BANGKOK, THAILAND – The government announced a major reduction in electricity costs and a new solar buyback program, allowing millions of households to sell excess solar power starting in June 2026.
Now the sun pays off
Energy Minister Ekkanat Promphan declared on April 29, 2026, that private households could sell self-generated electricity to the state at 2.20 Baht per unit. Bureaucratic barriers are being removed: energy providers offer a one-stop service, and approval procedures are radically simplified. Sales of self-produced solar power are set to begin after June 2026.
From 90 to 500 megawatts
The government sharply raised the purchase cap for solar power. Instead of a meager 90 megawatts per round, the quota has been increased to a robust 500 megawatts. Every house roof is to become a mini power plant. If a quota is exhausted, the state plans immediate further expansions – speed and scale are the priorities.
Hammer tariff for savers
The second major measure is a tiered electricity price for private households only. Those who consume less than 200 units per month will pay less than 3 Baht per unit. Households with consumption between 200 and 500 units also feel the relief. Minister Ekkanat calculated that a bill could drop by 20 percent; at 400 units, the reduction is still about 10 percent.
21 million hit the jackpot
Over 90 percent of all households are expected to benefit – roughly 21 million addresses, especially those with a monthly bill below 2,200 Baht. Ekkanat stressed that the regulation completely spares businesses and factories. The progressive tariff applies only to residential homes and remains in place for the entire term of the government.
“No additional burden for industry”
Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa also allayed concerns from the business sector. He assured the Federation of Thai Industries that not a single baht of extra cost would be shifted onto companies. The message is clear: the electricity rebates are a pure relief for ordinary people and families in the country.
Roof on, save – in seven days
To make the switch happen, local building permits are eliminated. Anyone installing solely for their own use gets their solar roof approved within 7 days. If someone plans grid feed-in, the approval takes a maximum of 30 days. The Finance Ministry is introducing installment loans that are cheaper than the current electricity bill. State enterprises even offer low-cost installations for those without starting capital.
Finally light at the end of the line
The sun sends no bill – and now the state is finally making it usable for millions of Thais. Those who consume little are rewarded, and self-generated electricity is no longer a fantasy but a real promise for one’s wallet.