Koh Jik project
Energy shaped by island conditions
Koh Jik is is a remote off-grid island community in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand.Â
Chanthaburi, Thailand
Location
Microgrid
Technology
2022
Operation Date
Where is Koh Jik?
Koh Jik is located in Bang Chan Subdistrict, Khlung District, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand.
Technology must work as a system
The appropriate combination of generation, storage, existing energy sources, distribution infrastructure and electricity demand depends on verified site conditions and technical assessment.
Koh Jik project information—include only approved and verified system details.
Electricity demand
100 MWh / year
Battery storage (BESS)
266 kW
Solar PV
72 kW
Generator
50 kVA
Koh Jik in context
Koh Jik project journey
2000 — Household systems
Diesel generators and solar home systems supplied electricity.
Diesel generators and solar home systems supplied household electricity.
2004 — First microgrid
First community microgrid
The first renewable-energy microgrid was installed.
2014 — System expansion
System expansion
More solar panels and new batteries were added.
2018 — ReCharge project
ReCharge project launched
ReCharge began supporting community-led development.
2019 — Smart meters
Smart prepayment meters
One hundred prepayment meters were installed.
2020–2021 — Investment
Investment and development
Investment was secured for the system upgrade.
2022 — Microgrid upgrade
Microgrid upgrade
Solar generation and battery storage were expanded.
Community operation
The community supports system operation, maintenance and payment collection.
