Adding a beautiful road in the heart of the city! MEA builds underground power lines, Soi Chulalongkorn 12 and in front of the statue of King Rama VI, Lumphini Park. MEA or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, is implementing a project to change the overhead power lines to underground power lines in Soi Chulalongkorn 12 and in front of the statue of King Rama VI, Lumphini Park, to be completed in August 2024. This operation is the result of the signing of a cooperation agreement to develop a power supply system and innovation to support the CHULA Smart City project. As an organization driving the energy system for the way of life of a metropolitan city, MEA recognizes the importance of the areas around Chulalongkorn and Siam Square, which are considered the heart of Bangkok with potential in terms of the country's economy, tourism, and education. The signing is part of the improvement and development of the electrical system with related innovative technol ogy for use in educational areas and commercial areas, covering a total area of ??1,153 rai, surrounded by Rama IV Road - Rama I Road - Banthat Thong Road - Henri Dunant Road. The scope of operations also includes the development of a solar power generation system and the installation of an energy storage system. The development of the Intelligent Metering System (AMI) and the development of the Smart Grid system can control and resolve electrical system failures automatically, along with managing electricity usage efficiently. Source: Thai News Agency