lowerlakeside Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I live near Chaiyaphum and i am looking for any information i can find on suppliers of Residential Solar Power Systems. In particular if anyone knows where i can purchase a complete system,hopefully using Solar Roof Tiles(Shingles) or solar panels if need be. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated… Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) What size system, backup or off-grid, kW load? As a general rule solar power it is quite expensive here in Thailand, as everywhere. There are several good topics on ThaiVisa discussing the subject. Try this link: Solar Powered Home to get started. Edited April 23, 2011 by InterestedObserver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowerlakeside Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 What size system, backup or off-grid, kW load? As a general rule solar power it is quite expensive here in Thailand, as everywhere. There are several good topics on ThaiVisa discussing the subject. Try this link: Solar Powered Home to get started. Thanks for the link. Too soon to calculate my power requirements.Im still at very early stages of house design and power consumers. Likely will use a system that interfaces the grid but looking at all options. Yes i realize its an expensive technology still but really tired of on again off again power,and not interested in generator back up to the grid. Thanks again. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Chaiyabum might not be the best place for solar - depending on where you are. You might also consider wind powered generator. But, most likely your long term best option will be to just use the grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjlh Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 GF's brother designs and installs them in Korat. Won't be able to contact him for another week and a half. He's out of town on a construction job. I'll try to get info at that time if you are still interested. Also consider wind power possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Lowerlakeside said: Likely will use a system that interfaces the grid but looking at all options. However, I believe that the Thai rural electrical system is not stable enough to interface solar power with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 finally one more thread flogging a dead horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Lowerlakeside said: Likely will use a system that interfaces the grid but looking at all options. However, I believe that the Thai rural electrical system is not stable enough to interface solar power with it. PEA is using solar power BECAUSE the grid in rural areas is not stable enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) Lowerlakeside said: Likely will use a system that interfaces the grid but looking at all options. However, I believe that the Thai rural electrical system is not stable enough to interface solar power with it. PEA is using solar power BECAUSE the grid in rural areas is not stable enough Exactly. PEA is using subsidized off-grid solar power. However, said solar power is not interfaced (connected) with the grid. Edited April 24, 2011 by InterestedObserver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electau Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Solar power grid connected are interlocked so when the grid supply fails or is isolated for maintainance the solar inverter shuts down. It is a mandatory safety feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalabob2 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Any HomeMart sells solar roof tiles. But the devil is in the details and unlike the USA, for normal homeowners here in Thailand, I am not aware of any utility or Government subsidies for residential solar installations. You might be advised to attend the upcoming Architect Expo or the Energy Expo (two separate expos) held in Bangkok that will have displays of the products, English speaking staff and no shortage of brochures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 What size system, backup or off-grid, kW load? As a general rule solar power it is quite expensive here in Thailand, as everywhere. There are several good topics on ThaiVisa discussing the subject. Try this link: Solar Powered Home to get started. Thanks for the link. Too soon to calculate my power requirements.Im still at very early stages of house design and power consumers. Likely will use a system that interfaces the grid but looking at all options. Yes i realize its an expensive technology still but really tired of on again off again power,and not interested in generator back up to the grid. Thanks again. Gary Check out this link for typical off-grid solar systems: Off-Grid Solar Kits from a company with a Bangkok office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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