MEA wins 4 awards from the international innovation competition, The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, on April 21, 2024. The MEA research team and inventors, or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, win 4 awards from the competition. Innovation on the international stage: The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, where MEA participated in the competition and exhibit research results, inventions, and innovations on an international stage Within the event, there were various innovative works that participated in the competition. and exhibited over 1,000 works from 45 countries. MEA was one of the representatives of Thailand participating in the competition in Geneva, Swiss Confederation. Between 17-21 April 2024 MEA presented 3 innovative works and received awards as follows: Silver Medal Award from the work "Space Cable Cutter", an innovation for helping with remote work. By using a remote control for controlling work. Comes with a device to prevent electrical wires from flickering while cutting the cord. which is used in Hotline work to cut the medium-voltage brake line In case the electrician cannot get close to the work point. Makes the operation process concise, fast and ensures safety for operators in the high-voltage electrical system. Silver Medal Award for the work 'Protective Cover for preventing snakes on high-voltage electric poles', an innovation for preventing animals from climbing up high-voltage electric poles. Can prevent power outages from snakes, rats, and squirrels, making the electrical system more stable. Can supply current continuously It is also designed to withstand the environment in Thailand. Impact resistant and can be reused Silver Medal and special award for THE BEST INVENTION from THE FIRST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCHERS AND INVENTORS IN IR IRAN, Iran, from the work 'PLUG ME EV,' an innovative electric vehicle charging system suitable for office building spaces. or a condominium building that needs to accommodate a large number of EV vehicle users, t he PLUG ME EV system has been designed to be able to use 1 control set to manage the charging heads in the electric vehicle parking bays. The maximum number is 32 chargers, reducing costs by more than 40 percent compared to general AC chargers on the market. Comes with the ability to adjust the use of energy in the existing electrical system to achieve maximum efficiency. MEA, as a state enterprise that distributes and maintains electrical systems under the Ministry of Interior. In the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan Committed to driving the organization according to the vision of energy for the way of life of people in the metropolis. Ready to continue to develop the electrical system to be adequate. stable and safe In line with the electricity needs of the metropolitan city. as well as being committed to promoting innovation development Improve work processes to be efficient To serve electricity consumers. Source: Thai News Agency