EGAT showcases AI innovations to advance smart grid development at ICME 2026
13 July 2026EGAT presented its solar rooftop detection technology and smart transmission monitoring system, designed to strengthen Thailand’s Smart Grid and enhance the nation’s energy security, at the IEEE ICME 2026, held on July 5–9, 2026.
Mr. Teerawut Wetatham, Deputy Governor – Transmission System Development of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), as President of the IEEE Thailand Section and Honorary Chair of the IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME), revealed that EGAT participated in the 34th IEEE ICME 2026, held at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Bangkok from July 5-9, 2026. The international flagship conference brought together researchers, academics, experts, and industry representatives from around the world to exchange knowledge and showcase the latest advances in multimedia technologies, systems, and applications.
At the event, EGAT showcased an exhibition on energy technologies under the theme “Innovating AI-Powered Energy Solutions for a Better Life,” highlighting the application of artificial intelligence (AI) with geo-informatics to enhance power system management and strengthen national energy security. Among the featured innovations was the AI-Powered Solar Rooftop Detection, a system that analyzes the location and installation boundaries of rooftop solar panels nationwide using high-resolution satellite imagery. The system supports the accurate estimation of installed solar capacity, enabling more effective power system planning. Another highlight was the AI-Powered Smart Transmission Monitoring, an automated system that monitors vegetation encroachment along more than 22,000 kilometers of power transmission lines nationwide. By integrating Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technology with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery, the system assesses risks posed by trees that exceed height thresholds and are located near transmission corridors. It supports proactive maintenance, reduces the likelihood of transmission system disruptions, and enhances the long-term stability and security of the national power grid.
“EGAT is committed to advancing Thailand’s power system with digital technologies and AI, while expanding the practical application of innovation to strengthen the Smart Grid and support a sustainable energy transition,” added Mr. Teerawut Wetatham.
The IEEE ICME 2026 was organized by the IEEE Thailand Section in collaboration with four IEEE Societies from the United States: Computer Society (CS), Signal Processing Society (SPS), Communications Society (ComSoc), and Circuits and Systems Society (CAS). The conference served as a platform for knowledge exchange and the advancement of technologies covering multimedia, AI, signal processing, computer vision, and emerging digital technologies.