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Thai Solar Future Co., Ltd. Expert of Solar Cell Systems for Future of Thailand 08/10/55 Thai Solar Future Co., Ltd. Expert of Solar Cell Systems for Future of Thailand October , 2012www.thaisolarfuture.com Thai Solar Future Company Limited 1. Established and managed by Professor Dr. Dusit Kruangam who is a former professor of electrical engineering at Chulalongkorn university, outstanding researcher, worldwide reputation on PV, experience on solar photovoltaics more than 25 years. Total installation record is more 24 MWp. 2. Type of Business: 9 PV system integrators, design and construction of PV systems (grids/off grids/solar farm) both domestic and international, 9 Utilization of high quality crystalline silicon solar modules , long life more than 30 years , IEC 61215, IEC 61730 (Safety Class II), 9 Utilization of high quality amorphous silicon thin film solar modules, long life more than 30 years, IEC 61464, IEC 61730 (Safety Class II), 9 Sales of solar modules, 9 Total solution services including feasibility study, power plant construction, engineering procurement and construction (EPC), coordination with government agencies, after services, etc. 1 08/10/55 CV of Professor Dr. Dusit Kruangam Founder and Managing Director of Thai Solar Future Co., Ltd. •1988 Ph.D. of Electrical Engineering (Solar Cells), Osaka University, Japan. •1988-2005 Professor at Chulalongkorn University. •2004 Out Standing Researcher of Engineering, National Research Council of Thailand. •2005-2009 Board member and executive of solar companies (Solartron, Ekarat Solar). •Worldclass desiggyner and installer of PV solar systems more than 10 MW including MW solar farms, solar roofs, stand alone systems. • Holding 2 USA Patents. •Board member of several institutes (Rajamangala University of Technology Srivichaya, Renewable Energy Club of FTI, Founder of Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association). Products Small Inverters Chiharging Controllers Large Inverters + Batteries Solar Modules BOS Pumps Stand Alone / Off-Grid Systems On-Grid Systems 2 08/10/55 Installation of High Quality PV Solar Modules from World Class Manufacturers. China Germany Japan Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand USA Solar Applications Grid System: Do not use Battery Off Grid System: Use battery Unit of Power: watt (W), kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 (W), megawatt (MW) = 1,000,000 (W) Unit of Electricity Energy: kilowatthour (kWh) In Thailand, A solar system 1 kilowatt (kW) can generate electricity energy average 3.8‐4.2 kWh per day. 3 08/10/55 Leader of Designs of Solar Cell Systems Solar Roof on Residential Buildings 2.0 kWp, Dr. Dusit Kruangam, Bangkok. (2009) 3.2 kWp, Ms. Wanna Siriwong, Hadyai. (2010) 3.6 kWp, Khunying Sompong 2.0 kWp, Dr. Pirom, Bangkok. (2010) Wanissorn, Bangkok. (2010) (Adder) 4 08/10/55 1.2 kWp, Ms. Sirima Nilrat, Hadyai. (2010) 3.6 kWp, Ms. Marisa Soratja, Ladawan Rangsit, Pathumthanee. (2010) 3.6 kWp, Mr. Danaithorn, Songkhla. (2010) 3.6 kWp, Mr. Montri Uwanno, Hadyai. (2010) 2.0 kWp, Ms. Pachongchit, Bangkok. (2010) 3.6 kWp, Dr. Wissanu Kruangam, Bangkok (2012) 2.3 kWp, Mr. Issara, Kanda Real Estate, Samutsakorn (2012) 5 08/10/55 Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 330 kWp, Energy Complex, Bangkok. (2009) Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 130 kWp, Central World Plaza, Bangkok. (2011) 6 08/10/55 Solar Roof on Commercial Building 240 kWp, IKEA Store, Mega Bangna, Bangkok. (2011) 330 kWp, TESCO LOTUS, Talad Bangphra, Sriracha, Cholburi. (Construction Period Sep‐Dec 2011) 7 08/10/55 330 kWp, TESCO LOTUS, Talad Bangphra, Sriracha, Cholburi. (Construction Period Sep‐Dec 2011) 6.6 kWp, Thanya Shopping Park, Bangkok. (2012) 8 08/10/55 Solar Roof on Commercial Building 10 kWp, Her Royal Higness Princess Sirindhorn , Herb Garden, Rayong Province. (2010) 6.7 kWp, Sky Park Hotel, Hadyai. (2010) Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 0.8 kWp, Siam Containers. Samutprakran. (2010) 2.86 kWp, Thai Ceramic Industry, Saraburi. (2010) 11 kWp, Consumer Foundation, Bangkok. (2011) 6 kWp, Chao Praya Hospital, Bangkok. (2011) 9 08/10/55 Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 64 kWp, Sharp Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Bangna‐Trad Road, km 37, Chasengsao. (2011) Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 2.3 kWp, Tripetch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., Bangkok. (2011) 2.1 kWp, Green Park, Siam City Cement PCL., Saraburi. (2012) 10 08/10/55 Solar Systems on Ground for CSR at Schools 2.6 kWp, Ban Pru Noi School, 1.0 kWp, Ban Pong Krasang School, Prachuabkirikhan. (2012) Nakornratchasima . (2012) 1.2 kWp, Salakpetch School, Ko Chang, Trad. (2012) Solar Roof on Commercial Buildings 11 kWp, The Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. the Princess Mother, Chiangmai. (2012) 11 08/10/55 Solar Carport 25.8 kWp, Ekarat Solar, Amata City, Rayong. 10 kWp, Petchaboon Innovation Co., Ltd., (2010) (2009) 24 kWp, Thammasart University, 7.5 kWp, Sabic Innovative Plastics Co., Ltd., Rayong Pathumthani. (2010) (2012) Solar Carport 11 kWp, Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., Samutprakarn. (2011) 12 08/10/55 MEA, PEA Line, AC 22 kV, 3 phase AC 22 kV, 3 phase VSPP kWh Meter AC 22 kV, 3 phase Bangkok Transformers Office AC 400 V, 3 phase AC Panels AC 400 V, 3 phase Inverters Monitoring & Display System DC PV Modules Solar Farm 0.630 MWp Solar Farm, Ekarat Engineering PCL.,Pracheenburee. (COD done in 2010). 13 08/10/55 0.630 MWp Solar Farm, Ekarat Engineering PCL.,Pracheenburee. (COD done in 2010). 1.65 MWp, Solar Park Co., Ltd., Lopburi. (COD done in 2011) 14 08/10/55 0.55 MWp x 10 = 5.5 MWp, Thai Solar Plant Group, Saraburi. (COD done in 2012) 0.55 MWp x 10 = 5.5 MWp, Thai Solar Plant Group, Saraburi. (COD done in 2012) 15 08/10/55 1.0 MWp, Chiangrai North Wood Co., Ltd. , Lampang. (COD done in May 2012) 1.0 MWp, PP Solar Power Co., Ltd. , Nonhkhai. (to COD, End 2012) 16 08/10/55 1.0 kWp Solar Powered Clock with Batteries at Chatuchak District Office, Bangkok. (2012) System Minigrid Size 3.8 kWp Place Kho Kood, Trad Province, Thailand 17 08/10/55 System Sola r Hooeme Size 120 Wp x 3,000 Systems Place Thailand Years 2005‐2006 Aerator 0.5 kWp Thai Pavilion 0.12 kWp Street Light 70-120 Wp 18 08/10/55 Submersible Pumps Solar Powered water Pumping Systems 0.175-1.0 kWp Some of Thai Solar Future’s Customers 19 08/10/55 Contact: Professor Dr. Dusit Kruangam Managing Director Thai Solar Future Co., Ltd. 99/227-228 Tesabansongkhro Road Ladyao, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Thailand. Phone +66-2-953-9163 Fax: +66-2-953-9167 Mobile Phone +66-85-918-3691 E-Mail: [email protected] www.thaisolarfuture.com N High Way Kasetsart to Chen Pong Pet Junction University Wattana Ngam Wong Wan Road คลองประปา The Mall Thai Solar Future Co., Ltd. Prach 99/227-228 Tesa Ban Songkhro Road Ladyao , Chatuchaak, Bangkok 10900 a chuan Road TlTel. 02-953-9163-64 Fax 02-953-9167 Mobile 085-918-3691 (Dr. Dusit Kruangam) Wiphawadee Road E-Mail: [email protected] , [email protected] [email protected] Samien Naree Junction Prachanives 1 Market Temple Garden Tesaban Song Khro Road Bon Marche Kasemrat Hospital Market Ratchada Piset Road Ratchawipha Bridge Prachanukool Junction Get off at Central Ratchada Ladplao 20.
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