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Thailand Solar Hospital Scheme Targets US$1.63m in Power Savings

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Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat

Clean energy for green hospitals

Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat noted that the government is working to strengthen Thailand’s energy security while supporting sustainability and economic growth. Clean and renewable energy, he explained, is central to reducing environmental impact, improving long-term energy efficiency and lowering costs through a more efficient energy system.

The Ministry of Public Health has adopted the Net Zero MOPH policy to support the country’s transition towards carbon neutrality and net zero by 2050. Under the policy, health facilities are being upgraded into green hospitals that are more environmentally friendly, use cleaner energy and manage energy budgets more efficiently.

One of the key measures is the installation of solar rooftop systems, which generate electricity from sunlight and help reduce hospital power bills over the long term. Electricity remains one of the largest fixed costs for public hospitals, with hospitals under the Ministry of Public Health spending more than US$166.27 million on electricity last year.

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