Registration Opens for Peoples Solar Program: Government Subsidy of 50,000 Baht with 1 Million Limited Slots

The opportunity to save on electricity bills has arrived! The People's Solar Program offers a government subsidy of 50,000 baht, limited to 1 million slots. Registration opens from 27 Oct 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 via the official website peoplesolar.mea.or.th for residential electricity users wishing to install solar home systems sized 5-10 kilowatts maximum. The program also offers options to apply for special low-interest loans and sell surplus power back to the grid. Here is a summary of all conditions and steps you need to know before registering.

How to prepare before registering for the “People's Solar Program”

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) advises preparing six pieces of information to make registration easier:

1. Personal information (name, phone number, email)

2. Location information (e.g., type of roof)

3. Electricity user information (CA number and meter code)

4. Choose a registered installation service provider

5. Specify whether applying for a loan or self-paying, and whether you intend to sell surplus power back to the grid

6. Study the conditions to confirm eligibility

Once prepared, check your eligibility to participate in the “People's Solar Program”.

Check eligibility to join the “People's Solar Program” and receive a 50,000 baht subsidy.

1. Must be a natural person with Thai nationality.

2. Must be a type 1 electricity user for residential housing.

3. The applicant's name must match the meter owner where the solar system is installed.

4. The subsidy can be received only once per individual throughout the program.

5. Must not claim income tax exemption for the purchase and installation costs of the solar system under the Royal Decree (No. 805) B.E. 2569 (2026) in whole or in part.

6. State welfare recipients are eligible for the subsidy but must waive electricity subsidy benefits for all meter numbers for 20 years from the date of successful grid connection. The meters connected to the solar system subsidy cannot claim electricity subsidies under state welfare for 20 years from the connection date.

Conditions for installation and eligible solar system size (5-10 kWp)

1. Install a solar system no less than 5 kilowatts maximum and no more than 10 kilowatts maximum per meter (new installation or additional to an existing solar system, with the added system sized between 5 and 10 kilowatts maximum, excluding the existing system). The system must include at least main equipment such as solar panels and an inverter.

2. The solar system must be installed with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, or a registered operator with MEA or PEA only.

3. The tax invoice for equipment purchase and installation must state a date from the registration opening date onward.

4. Submit a connection request to the MEA or PEA grid by 31 Aug 2027 and complete grid connection by 30 Sep 2027.

Steps to register for the People's Solar Program via peoplesolar.mea.or.th

1. Visit the website https://peoplesolar.mea.or.th

2. Choose a method to verify your identity

• Via the ThaiID app
• Or by entering your ID card information

3. Fill in the registration information: complete all required fields to join the program.

• Information includes “meter code” and “contract account” numbers.
• Electricity user information.
• Contact details such as mobile phone number, email (if any).
• Select your preferred installation service provider. If undecided or others are considered, click “Not decided yet.”
• Choose package and price (including VAT).
• Specify installation area type, e.g., rooftop (choose roof type), ground-mounted, or floating system.
• Indicate if you want to apply for a bank loan. If so, select “Yes.” You may choose from participating banks such as Government Savings Bank, Government Housing Bank, and Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives.
• Indicate if you intend to sell surplus electricity back to the grid.
• Choose a convenient time for contact and add any other details (if any).
• Review and confirm your information.
• Upon successful submission, the system will display your registration result and registration number for tracking, or you can click “View request details” to see your registration information.

4. Submit your registration request and check request details by logging in with ThaiID or ID card via https://peoplesolar.mea.or.th

• The screen will display details of previously submitted requests.

Government subsidizes 50,000 baht; if funds are insufficient, loans are available.

The government has arranged with three banks to offer loans for solar system installation: Government Savings Bank, Government Housing Bank, and Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, at 2.5% annual interest, repayable over about 7 years. Income from selling electricity can be used to repay the loan.

Regarding the 50,000 baht government subsidy, if applicants do not take a loan, the government will transfer the amount via PromptPay directly to them. For those who take loans, the government will transfer the 50,000 baht to the bank.

In summary, if you are interested or planning to install solar panels to save electricity costs at home, this program may be an option to help you save money. Therefore, interested individuals should register quickly as there are only 1 million slots available. Registration is open from 27 Oct 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.