Thailand plan would allow polluters to offset 15% of emissions
Kingdom prepares to impose carbon tax of 200 baht (US$5.94) a tonne on oil products. Thailand is considering proposals to allow businesses to offset as much as 15% of their greenhouse gas pollution with carbon credits in a planned emissions trading system.
SUNHOME to Debut Smart Residential Energy System for Global Markets in Thailand
BANGKOK, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ — SUNHOME, a technology brand in smart residential energy sector, is set to unveil its latest innovations at a global launch event in Thailand on February 27. Under the theme “Bright Tomorrow Starts Today,” the event will introduce SUNHOME’s all-in-one comprehensive home energy system, marking a significant advancement in how households generate and manage energy.
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission Sets Strategic Roadmap for 2025 to Drive Clean Energy Transition
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled a comprehensive 2025 roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s shift toward clean electricity while ensuring that electricity bills remain unaffected for the general public.
EGAT tasked with studying small modular reactors
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has been told to accelerate the study of nuclear power plants using small modular reactors (SMRs) to boost Thailand’s energy security.
Thailand Urged to Renegotiate Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements to Lower Electricity Costs
The Thai government is facing growing calls to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) with renewable energy producers to ease the financial burden on consumers and businesses. The proposal, led by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) member Worawit Srianunraksa, suggests adjusting electricity purchase prices to reflect actual generation costs, potentially reducing electricity bills by 0.17 baht per […]
Thailand Explores Energy Cost Reductions While Balancing Renewable Investments
Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has proposed a significant reduction in electricity tariffs by adjusting the use of Pool Gas, a key component in the country’s energy generation mix. The proposed cut of nearly 0.40 baht per kilowatt-hour surpasses the 0.17 baht reduction initially suggested by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which had recommended lowering […]
Thailand Strengthens Air Quality Efforts with Renewable Energy and Innovation
Five key agencies, including the Ministry of Energy, Pollution Control Department, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), Chulalongkorn University, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), have announced a joint initiative to improve air quality and reduce pollution. The collaboration, titled “Breathe Our Future: Space & Sensor Synergy,” aims to integrate satellite and […]
Thailand to Introduce Direct PPAs for Renewable Energy Procurement
Thailand is set to revise its energy procurement policies to allow businesses to directly purchase renewable energy from producers, such as solar farms. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued a directive on this matter during a recent mobile Cabinet meeting in Phayao.
