Bangkok-based English language newspaper The Nation has reported the Thai government is considering relaxing the rules relating to household solar systems.
Under the current Thai regime, domestic installations require an industrial licence, but The Nation reported yesterday the government's Industrial Works Department is considering removing the requirement for household systems generating up to 20 kW.
Quoting Industrial Works Department director-general Nattapon Nattasomboon, the report states all the relevant government departments back the idea, which could be ready to put before cabinet for approval on Tuesday.
Under the proposed change, residential system installers would still be required to notify their local industry agencies.
Market research consultancy IHS has predicted Thailand will lead the charge of emerging solar markets which it predicts will account for 19% of new solar by 2017 with its popular adder FIT scheme set to drive 2.9 GW of installations in the next four years.
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