EGAT officially opens Pha Chuk Dam Hydropower Plant to promote renewable energy and enhance power system security
23 January 2023EGAT’s Pha Chuk Dam Hydropower Plant started its commercial operation. Being the clean energy, a by-product of the water resources management for optimal benefits, it helps enhance power system security and drive Thailand toward Low Carbon Society.
On January 18, 2023, Mr. Somwang Puangbangpo, Governor of Uttaradit Province and Mr. Boonyanit Wongrukmit, Governor of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) jointly presided over the opening ceremony of Pha Chuk Dam Hydropower Plant in Mueang District, Uttaradit Province.
Mr. Somwang Puangbangpo, Governor of Uttaradit Province said that Pha Chuk Dam Hydropower Plant is an example of water resources management for optimal benefits. By allowing the released water from Pha Chuk Dam to pass through the generator to produce electricity before releasing it downstream, benefits to both of agriculture and energy are obtained. Apart from enhancing the power system security of northern provinces, the power plant becomes a tourist attraction and a new energy learning center for people in Uttaradit Province and nearby areas.
Mr. Boonyanit Wongrukmit, EGAT Governor said that Pha Chuk Dam Hydropower Plant is an outcome of the collaboration between EGAT and Royal Irrigation Department under the development project of Hydropower Plants Downstream of Irrigation Dams. The 14 MW power plant houses 2 generators, each of which has a generating capacity of 7 MW. It started commercial operation on September 30, 2023 to enhance power system security of the country and reduce CO2 emissions of 45,000 tons/year to help mitigate global warming. Moreover, the project supports the country’s energy policy and drives Thailand to achieve Carbon Neutrality while taking care of society, community, and environment.