Deal #10421

Energy Absolute is dedicated to sustainability, which is evident in its social enterprise unit's efforts to engage with the local community. In addition to collaborating with locals, Energy Absolute also supports the surrounding communities of its plants by sharing knowledge and resources, aiming for a harmonious coexistence.

Energy Absolute Public Co., Ltd. has organized the public consultation meeting 2 times. The first meeting was on 9th February, 2012 at the meeting room of Tumbon Prompiram Administrative Organization in Pitsanulok province. The participants were invited by telephonic conversation and there were 56 participants including villagers living near the solar power plant site .The objective of this meeting was to create awareness about the project activity and to have a more detailed public consultation. The second public consultation meeting was on 15th February 2012 at the meeting room of Ban Hang Lai School in Pitsanulok province, Thailand. The invitation letters were sent to the representatives of the government, local officials, NGOs, academic institutions, members from the local community living in and around the project area and relevant others along with the earlier participants. Totally, there were 278 participants including local officials, Tambol Administration Organization and villagers living near the solar power plant.

After the meeting, all the participants were asked for their opinion about the project development. Most of the participants agreed for this project.

No locals reported issues of displacement. When farmers asked if the roads can be used, the investors stated: "Yes, they can. The project activity does not affect any of the public facilities"

None of the participants had a negative view about the project activity.

All the changes made under the project activity will help improving the community. However further discussion will be initiated to accomplish the goal of community development.

sustainable and cheaper energy source for locals The Company continues to develop organic farming careers in Phitsanulok province and promote livestock occupations in goat and sheep farming in Nakhonsawan province, along with continuously creating value for communities and society as well as the environment. Solar power plant in Phitsanulok province cooperate with community enterprise to produce soaps and candles. The project could create occupation for the local community