Thaioil continues with the Solar Cell Power Generation System Installation (Phase 2), providing a capacity of 52.70 kilowatts for Koh Si Chang Hospital, Koh Sichang District, Chon Buri province. This aims to reduce electricity burdens and build up power stability, supporting the hospital’s medical services expansion and enhancing residents’ quality of life on Koh Sichang.
Recently, Thaioil Public Company Limited, led by Bandhit Thamprajamchit, Chief Executive Officer and President, presented the Solar Cell Power Generation System to Koh Si Chang Hospital, led by Dr Anasith Salyapong, Director. The event was witnessed by Thawatchai Srithong, Governor of Chon Buri Province, Thaioil Public Company Limited Executive Board Members, and government agency representatives at Koh Si Chang Hospital. On this occasion, the Thaioil CEO visited the system installation site and presented “Term Rak, Pan Suk” bags to the local residents at the hospital to support medical services for the public.
Bandhit Thamprajamchit stated, “Thaioil has been conducting Solar Cell Power Generation System installation projects for hospitals and schools, aligning with the organisation’s vision of ‘Empowering Human Life through Sustainable Energy and Chemicals’. Since 2018, the installation of Solar Cell Power Generation across 12 locations in Chon Buri, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Mae Hong Son, and Tak has projected a total electricity power of 276 kilowatts, enabling cost savings for hospitals and schools amounting to 2.44 million baht per year.”
In addition, the Solar Cell Power Generation System installation projects are extended to provide societal benefits for the community through worthwhile initiatives, including the Medical Equipment Bank and Repair Centre for Assistive Device Modification for the Disabled at Laem Chabang Hospital; Staff and Support Officers Recruitment Programmes at Koh Si Chang Hospital; Medical Services Efficiency Enhancement Programme for Drug Addiction Patients at Thanyarak Hospital; and Electricity Power Stabilisation for serum and vaccine preservation at a Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital in the nearby area. The Solar Cell Power Generation Systems also help reduce the carbon footprint by 295 tonnes per annum.
“Thaioil previously delivered a solar power generation system with a production capacity of 53.46 kW for Koh Sichang Hospital in 2018. This project was a joint effort between Thaioil and Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC). For the second phase of the project, Koh Si Chang Hospital submitted a direct request to Thaioil in 2023 for further support. Thaioil proceeded with the request by conducting site exploration, system design, and installing the Solar Cell Power Generation System of 52.70 kilowatts, which enabled electricity cost savings totalling 300,624 baht per year and a greenhouse gas reduction of 32.15 tonnes per year. Thaioil has continued the additional installation of the Solar System since June 2024, projecting a total capacity of 106.16 kilowatts,” added Bandhit.
Dr Anasith Salyapong, Director of Koh Si Chang Hospital, expressed appreciation to Thaioil for supporting the Solar Cell Power Generation System installation. “Koh Sichang Hospital has been struggling with higher monthly electricity costs due to expanding medical services and infrastructure improvements. Furthermore, the island frequently encounters power outages, so the hospital reached out to Thaioil for extra support.”
This project aims to strengthen the hospital's electrical reliability and stability while reducing its financial burden from electricity expenses. The cost savings generated from the first year’s programme are being used to conduct the “Stroke Risk Reduction and Prevention Project,” which includes procuring medical equipment to help relieve suffering among emergency patients before they are transferred to the provincial hospital. The project also reduces death rates among patients caused by strokes or conditions where blood supply to the brain is cut off due to narrowed blood vessels, clogged arteries, or broken blood vessels. These conditions result in the destruction of brain tissue, disruption of brain functions, and cerebrovascular abnormalities.
“The cost savings from subsequent years will support projects related to healthcare system development for patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and risk groups, as well as the procurement of necessary medical hardware,” added Dr Anasith Salyapong.
Thaioil’s previous installation of the Solar Cell Power Generation System (Phase 1) for Koh Si Chang Hospital in 2019, in collaboration with Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), provided an electricity production capacity of 53.46 kilowatts. This collaborative effort enabled the hospital to save 240,000 baht per year in electricity expenses. The cost savings generated by the project are allocated to service improvements, additional medical staff employment, medical device procurement to replace damaged equipment, and disease prevention and health promotion for the people of Koh Sichang. Additionally, solar power has contributed to the hospital’s energy security.
Extending support from Koh Si Chang Hospital to the broader community aligns with Thaioil's commitment to CSR programmes under the concept of “Sustainable Energy for Healthcare & Education.” The installation of Solar Cell Power Generation Systems in healthcare offices and educational institutions aims to build electricity power stability, reduce electricity expenses, increase medical service efficiency, and enhance medical treatment for the public. Moreover, the Solar Cell Power Generation System promotes efficient learning and teaching among teachers and students in remote areas, providing opportunities for healthcare units and academic institutions to access renewable power and help reduce GHG emissions. The initiative leverages Thaioil staff’s engineering expertise to contribute to society under the vision “Empowering Human Life through Sustainable Energy and Chemicals.”
