ERC readies renewed push for solar rooftop scheme
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is gearing up to promote the household solar rooftop scheme and encourage participation after the current enrolment fell short of expectations. This programme began in May after the launch of the national power development plan for 2018-37. The latest plan focuses on new solar power generation of 10,000 megawatts, all […]
Pushing PTT beyond disruption
Although oil and gas remain PTT’s core competencies, the national energy firm is trying to revamp its business and diversify into renewable energy. Technology disruption is invading the fossil-based energy world, and renewable sources are showing strong potential as alternative fuels for power generation. At 1.4 trillion baht, PTT is the largest company by market […]
Cheaper power bills on the way, thanks to state subsidies
Electricity customers across the country are likely to receive cheaper bills from September to December this year, as the automatic FT (Float Time) charge will be subsidised over those four months, Office of Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC) chief Narupat Amornkosit said on Thursday. Secretary-general Narupat said that around Bt3 billion of the subsidy would come […]
PTT prepares to test Thailand’s market for electric motorcycles
Thailand’s state energy firm PTT is set to launch its first 10 electric motorcycles as it tests the local market this year. The company said it has received 3,000 orders for the electric motorcycles. It will adjust the cost of its electric motorcycles to about 70,000 baht ($2,280) per unit to gain a commercial sales […]
Thailand’s ‘Green Island’ is 100% powered on alternative energy sources
For those wishing to escape from a hectic life, spend a peaceful getaway in the embrace of serene nature, and take lungfuls of pure air at a place unknown to most tourists, Pha Luai Island is an ideal destination. With a population of only 180 households and situated in Surat Thani province’s Ang Thong Islands […]
‘Tesla of Thailand’ powers vision of electric paradise
Thailand could be on the verge of an electric vehicle (EV) revolution. After decades of promising ubiquitous plug-in stations and quiet roads full of whirring, non-petrol-powered cars, the futuristic fantasy could soon be a reality. Dubbed the “Tesla of Thailand”, SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) will kick off the first phase of its 100-billion-baht lithium-ion battery […]
Thailand Boosts Imports of Russian Coal In January-May
Argus, citing market participants, reported that Thailand’s imports of Russian coal almost tripled on the year in January-May to 498,000 tonne from 164,000 tonne And Russian shipments to Thailand are expected to keep rising because of competitive prices. Russia became the third-largest coal supplier to Thailand this year, with its share of imports rising by […]
Thai Ministry increases Renewable Energy ratio
(NNT) – On the move to reinforce electricity security, the Ministry of Energy has amended its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) 2018 to comply with the national electricity generating capacity development, increasing the ratio of electricity generation from renewable energy sources to 29,358 megawatts by 2037. The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency’s (DEDE) […]
