Egat to run solar power trade test
The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has initiated a test of peer-to-peer power trade from solar rooftops, planning to enter the prosumer trade in the coming years. Governor Viboon Rerksirathai said Egat installed solar panels on top of its headquarters in Nonthaburi to conduct the test and collect power trade data. The power […]
Smart-grid plan aims to make Thailand the electricity hub of Asean
BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) is continuing with the phased smart-grid plan from 2017-21, aiming to make Thailand the electricity hub of Asean and creating new business for energy producers. EPPO spokesman Anirut Thanakornmontri said that the Office is working with three electrical authorities: Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand [EGAT], […]
UOB launches U-Solar programme in Thailand to support local solar industry ecosystem
Partners Banpu Plc., Bangkok Solar Power and K.G. Solar to promote adoption of solar power among companies and consumers United Overseas Bank Thai (UOB) today launched U-Solar, Asia’s first solar industry ecosystem , in Thailand to lead the take-up of renewable energy nationwide. Through the U-Solar programme, the bank connects businesses and consumers across the […]
Thailand’s Constant Energy raises $15m as loan from GCPF
Thailand’s independent power producer (IPP) Constant Energy has raised $15 million as a long-term senior secured loan from Switzerland-based investment firm Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF), according to a statement. Constant Energy develops, builds and owns solar rooftop and ground-mounted projects focused on delivering energy solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. Following the long-term […]
Panel suggests easing rules for LNG trade
The National Energy Reform Committee has proposed relevant agencies and companies ease conditions to allow free trade of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and peer-to-peer power trading in the country. This committee implemented the energy reform plan in September 2018 with an emphasis on deregulating the electricity sector and enhancing competitiveness among private operators in the […]
Thai developer invests $1bn to put Myanmar industry on global map
NAYPYITAW — Thai industrial estate developer Amata Corp. plans to build an industrial complex with an investment of $1 billion in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city. The complex will provide important industrial infrastructure in a nation with few global-standard industrial zones suitable for foreign companies. Amata recently signed a land lease agreement and joint venture agreement with the Myanmar Ministry […]
Sustainable Ozone Protection and Climate Change Mitigation in Thailand
Challenge Cooling and refrigeration are essential to increasing labor productivity, improving educational outcomes, safeguarding food and minimizing its waste, improving healthcare, and supporting countries’ digital ambitions. But all this is also contributing to climate change as various compounds used as refrigerants are not only ozone-depleting substances but also potent greenhouse gases. Thailand, the second-largest producer […]
Electric vehicles to be levied lower registration tax in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport is joining the campaign for cleaner air by offering incentives to those who use clean energy vehicles (pic). Jantira Buruspat, deputy director-general for Operations, revealed that the increase in particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns is partly due to incomplete fuel combustion of cars that use fossil fuels, affecting […]
