PEANews · 2026-05-06 00:00

PEA opens Kathu Substation in Phuket to enhance power supply stability and support provincial growth.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) officially inaugurated the Kathu Substation in Phuket, which is the 12th substation in the province, featuring advanced technology and solar rooftop integration.

This new substation significantly boosts power supply reliability for Kathu district residents and businesses, supporting Phuket's economic expansion and future infrastructure like EV charging stations.

Fast Facts

·Location: Kathu District, Phuket Province, Thailand
·Operator: Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
·Substation type: 115/33 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS), Indoor Type
·Transformers: 2 x 115/33 kV, 50 MVA power transformers
·Output: 10 circuits at 33,000 Volts
·Beneficiaries: 18,808 households in Kathu District
·Features: Remote control system, Solar Rooftop
·Future projects: Kamala Substation (13th), PEA VOLTA HUB EV charging stations

Power Generation

Grid

People Mentioned

Mongkol Treegijjanon

Governor at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

Jaruwat Niamlek

Assistant Governor at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

Nirat Pongsitthaworn

Governor at Phuket Province

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PEA opens Kathu Substation in Phuket to enhance power supply stability and support provincial growth.