Piloting 8 hospitals from the sky, targeting 77 hospitals in 77 provinces across the country.

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Energy – Public Health – Rural Medicine Foundation piloted 8 hospitals, fire from the sky, targeting 77 community hospitals in 77 provinces nationwide.

Energy Regulatory Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy Ministry of Public Health Rural Medicine Foundation And network partners Pilot delivered the installation of solar power generation systems with a capacity of 100 kilowatts per hospital to 8 community hospitals in 8 provinces under the activity “101 Days from First Light to Fire Hospital” in the campaign ” Clean Energy for Life: Use clean energy. For the better quality of life for everyone “with the honor of Deputy Prime Minister And Energy Minister “Supatthanaphong Phanmechao”, along with the Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) “Samerjai Sukasumek”, co-chaired the delivery. And was honored by the Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Public Health “Anutin Charnvirakul”, along with Dr. Supatra Hasuwankit, Director of Rural Medicine Foundation and representatives from 8 hospitals, are the recipients at Sai Noi Hospital. Nonthaburi Province

Mr. Samerjai Suk Suk, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Revealed that the campaign “Clean Energy for Life uses clean energy. For the better quality of life for everyone “arising from the implementation of Energy Business Act, B.E. 2550 (2007) under Section 97 (5) to raise awareness about clean energy to the people. And inspire everyone to become more aware of the benefits of using clean energy in daily life Which the Energy Regulatory Commission or Office of the ERC by the Power Development Fund It has operated continuously since 2019 and has continued to create opportunities for everyone to have access to clean energy. Under the cooperation between the ERC, Ministry of Energy Ministry of Public Health And the Rural Doctors Foundation through the “101 Days From First Light to Hospital” activity. Which will pilot the installation of solar power generation systems for 8 hospitals in 8 provinces, including Sai Noi Hospital Nonthaburi Province Bang Bo Hospital Samut Prakan Province U Thong Hospital Suphanburi Khunhan Hospital Sisaket Province Yan Ta Khao Hospital, Trang Province, Lang Suan Hospital, Chumphon Province, Ban Bueng Hospital Chonburi Province And Pluak Daeng Hospital, Rayong Province

With a solar cell power generation system with a capacity of 100 kilowatts, it will be able to help reduce the hospital’s electricity cost up to approximately 60,000 baht per month, so in 1 year the hospital will be able to reduce the electricity cost by approximately 720,000 baht The solar panels will have a service life of approximately 25 years, thus helping hospitals reduce electricity bills of approximately 18 million baht. The project aims to operate 77 hospitals in 77 provinces nationwide. It may be expanded in the future to other areas such as communities and schools in remote areas. To provide everyone with access to clean energy for a better quality of life according to the objectives of the next project.

Mr. Supatthanaphong Phanmechaow, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Energy Said that at present the countries All over the world are concerned about clean energy. And is committed to cooperating to reduce Greenhouse gas emissions According to the Paris Agreement, or COP 21, it aims to maintain global temperatures of no more than 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial temperatures. For Thailand in accordance with the proposed NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution). Set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 20-25 percent or 111-139 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030.

At present, Thailand has driven economic and energy policies to meet the direction of the world and such agreements clearly. Both driving the economy through the BCG model that focuses on economic development in 3 areas: “Biological Economy – Circular Economy – Green Economy” Generate electricity from renewable energy to 37% by the year 2037 will support the production of electricity from solar energy. And promote domestic electric vehicles To increase access to clean energy Help reduce air pollution Reduce your carbon footprint To contribute to the stability of sustainable energy for the country More importantly, there is a power of cooperation between the government and the public sector, which is in line with the government’s green economy policy direction and the Ministry of Energy’s promotion of renewable energy promotion to lead to the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions according to the criteria. Paris agreed to be a concrete agreement as well.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Public Health Said that each year, the hospital has a huge burden on energy costs, especially the cost of electricity. In which this cooperation project It is a very useful project to help reduce the cost of electricity for the hospital. And can use the remaining electricity expenditure budget from paying less electricity to use in other areas such as purchasing medical equipment. Supply of medical supplies And improving the quality of life of medical personnel And supporting the country’s public health system to be prepared for the COVID-19 situation And general services to the public To have more potential, such as Sai Noi Hospital, which is one of 8 pilot hospitals that have been supported this time. Has a goal to bring the difference of electricity bills Went to proceed to supply electric beds to support bed-mounted patients In order to improve the quality of life of the patients for the better In which as the Minister of Health I would like to thank the good projects from the ERC for creating this cooperation opportunity to help support the country’s public health system this time.

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