On May 28, 2020, Mr. Sompong Prepeam, Governor of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), presided over the contract signing ceremony for the procurement and installation of hardware and software for the SCADA/TDMS (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Telecommunications Distribution Management System) system. The contract, valued at 1,214,450,000 THB, is part of the Phase 1 project to enhance PEA’s power distribution control system. The signing took place at the PEA Headquarters, LED Building, Bangkok, with the participation of Mr. Vallop Kittiwiwat, Deputy Governor of Operations and Maintenance at PEA, and Mr. Suthee Chulanutrakul, Chairman of Precise System and Project Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Precise Corporation Public Company Limited (PRECISE). Senior executives from both organizations witnessed the event.
The contract represents a critical component of the SCADA/TDMS enhancement project, integrating with Feeder Device Interfaces and radio communication equipment from Phase 2 of the project. The overall project is divided into four regional contracts—North, Northeast, Central, and South—with a total value of 1,228,000,000 THB. Precise System and Project Co., Ltd. had previously secured the Phase 2 contract on August 15, 2019, making the combined project value 2,442,450,000 THB.
Mr. Vallop Kittiwiwat, Deputy Governor and Project Director, expressed confidence that the project’s completion would bring the following benefits to PEA:
- Improved power distribution control: Enhanced efficiency and stability, reducing power outage duration and affected areas.
- Support for renewable energy integration: Accommodation for distributed renewable energy sources into the grid.
- IP-based infrastructure: Transition to an IP-based network, improving flexibility and system stability, aligning with PEA’s goal to become a digital utility.
Mr. Suthee Chulanutrakul, Chairman of Precise System and Project Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Precise Corporation Public Company Limited (PRECISE), stated that once both contract groups are successfully completed, the efficiency of the power control center system, including both distribution and transmission networks, will be significantly enhanced. This will lead to more effective control and management of the electricity system, improved stability of the power grid, and reduced operational and maintenance challenges. The project aligns with the framework for developing the SMART GRID initiative by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Source: matichon
