Thai government launches ฿50,000 rooftop solar subsidy for households

The government has launched a 50-billion-baht ‘Rooftop Solar for the Public’ scheme, offering a 50,000-baht subsidy per household to promote clean energy and lower electricity bills, with registrations open until January 31 next year.

Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana announced on Thursday that the Cabinet approved the budget on Tuesday to assist up to one million residential households with equipment and installation costs.

Online registrations, handled by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), opened on Tuesday and recorded over 50,000 applicants on the first day.

Lalida urged the public to review key terms and conditions before applying, noting that the 50,000-baht direct cash subsidy cannot be combined with the personal income tax deduction of up to 200,000 baht for rooftop solar installations under Royal Decree No. 805 (B.E. 2569 (2026)).

She added that State Welfare Cardholders are eligible to participate, but they must agree to forfeit their 315-baht monthly electricity subsidy for 20 years, starting from the date of grid connection, while their other state welfare benefits will remain unaffected.

To qualify, applicants must be Thai nationals who name is linked to the household electricity meter, and the subsidy applies to residential solar systems with a capacity of 5 to 10 kilowatts installed by contractors registered with the PEA or MEA.

Grid connection applications must be submitted by August 31 and successfully connected by September 30 next year.

The 50,000-baht payment will be disbursed only after all required conditions and installation processes are fully completed, rather than immediately upon registration.