Socio-economic benefits
The solar power plant is surrounded by agricultural land, where local communities grow crops to support their livelihoods and nutritional needs. Supplying green electricity to the area helps locals transition to renewable energy sources for agriculture production and their daily activities. Through embracing solar energy, communities in Kui Buri are able to lower their carbon footprint and concurrently build their resilience against climate change by strengthening regional food security.
Environmental benefits
Kui Buri is also renowned for its biodiversity, notably hosting one of Thailand’s largest populations of the endangered Gaur and Asian elephants within the Kui Buri National Park. The Kui Buri Wildlife Conservation Project employs comprehensive measures to safeguard these majestic creatures, including the advanced monitoring facilitated by camera traps and enhanced patrol duties. Moreover, initiatives aimed at increasing natural food and water sources for wild elephants play an important part in mitigating conflicts arising from crop damage inflicted by these animals on local farmers. The green electricity provided by BSPGR9 helps to support such wildlife initiatives and promotes the harmonious coexistence of humans and wildlife.
