Thailand Encouraged to Embrace Solar Energy for Economic Gains
Piyasak Pichetanawin, Vice President of the Solar Energy Association of Thailand, urges the government to promote solar energy use, particularly in the industrial sector.
Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand signs MoU to assess energy storage system feasibility
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand will assess the feasibility of energy storage business models in partnership with a subsidiary of state-owned oil & gas company PTT Group.
WHA Utilities and Power keen on expansion of overseas clean power
WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of Thailand’s biggest industrial land developer and operator WHA Corp, is conducting a due diligence review of the acquisition of new energy assets overseas worth US$200 million, in a bid to expand its renewable energy business.
Egco targets new assets to boost power
Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, plans to increase its investment budget to acquire more assets this year, aiming to add new power generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts each year.
EV registrations increase 31% while fuel-based encounters 17% decrease in the first 5 months
A local family’s year-long research journey exemplifies the growing appeal of electric vehicles (EVs). While positive experiences from friends using EVs and the lure of lower fuel costs were factors, a recent promotional offer from the car company ultimately sealed the deal.
Thailand to Offer Incentives for Used EV Battery Refurbishment
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has recently announced new incentives aimed at refurbishing used electric vehicle (EV) batteries. According to the BOI, this initiative is part of the country’s strategy to expand EV manufacturing under its targeted S-curve industries.
EGAT Accelerates Third Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project At Srinagarind Dam To Support Carbon Neutrality Goals In Thailand
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is fast-tracking the development of its third Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid project at Srinagarind Dam. This initiative aims to bolster clean energy generation and support the nation’s Carbon Neutrality goals.
Direct power purchase pilot project approved
The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a pilot project that will allow businesses to purchase electricity directly from power producers. The move is a response to requests from foreign investors, particularly energy-intensive data centre operations, about the possibility of direct power purchase agreements (PPAs) that would help them better manage energy costs.
