Gulf Energy installs solar power in Ranong community

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has implemented solar power systems in Ban Laem Nao, located in the Suk Samran district of Ranong province. This initiative is part of the company’s ‘Green Energy Green Network for THAIs’ project, marking its third area of implementation for 2026.

The remote Muslim community, situated within Laem Son National Park, has historically faced severe electricity shortages. Previously, the village relied on a 5-kilowatt gasoline generator that provided power to approximately 42 households for only four hours each evening. Rising fuel costs and deteriorating existing solar equipment had placed a significant financial burden on the residents, who primarily work in artisanal fishing and agriculture.

The new solar energy installation aims to provide reliable electricity to improve the quality of life, support local education at the village primary school, and bolster the local economy by revitalizing community tourism and homestay businesses.