Egat plans to convert used cars into EVs
A fleet of EV buses at an Egat power plant. The agency plans to turn used cars into electric vehicles. The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) plans to develop electric vehicles (EVs) by modifying used cars, aiming for commercial sales in 2020. Egat wants to modify combustion cars to EVs during a trial […]
Thai Petroleum Company Embracing Microgrid Tech, Green Energy Trading
Bangchak Corporation Public (BCP) is testing a solar-powered microgrid with enough power to meet the typical energy needs of an average BCP fuel station. Surplus energy will be stored and distributed to tenants of a nearby community shopping mall, who can bid for PV electricity using a mobile app. The Green Community Energy Management System […]
Solar cell recycling beckons
Workers are installing solar panels as roofs in parking lots. Thailand needs recycling facilities to support widespread use of solar panels. Chanat Katanyu Local companies are keen on investment in solar panel recycling plants under the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme to capitalise on growth of solar panel installation in Thailand. Recycling facilities for solar […]
EGAT looks to renovate power plants
Bangkok – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is planning to renovate existing power plants as well as make preparations to support electricity generation from renewable energy. EGAT’s Governor Viboon Rerksirathai said on the occasion of EGAT’s 50th anniversary this week that his company will continue to develop the country’s energy security in keeping […]
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to renovate power plants
BANGKOK, 1 May 2019 (NNT) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is planned to renovate existing power plants for better flexibility And to support electricity generation from renewable energy, while the peak electricity usage this summer season is expected to increase no more than 500 megawatt. EGAT’s Governor Viboon Rerksirathai has said on […]
Thailand approves power plan, expects capacity to reach 77 GW by 2037
BANGKOK, April 30 (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a national energy plan that looks to add 56 gigawatts (GW) of power by 2037, a senior official said. The Power Development Plan 2018-2037 (PDP2018), which maps out the long-term energy needs and capacity of the country, expects Thailand to add 56,431 megawatts of new […]
Thai crew unleashes 260MW Hanuman
Energy Absolute Public Company has brought online the 260MW Hanuman wind farm cluster in Thailand. The development comprises five sub-projects and features Siemens Gamesa G126-2.5MW hardware. Finnish engineering consultancy Poyry provided owner’s engineering services during installation and commissioning of Hanuman. Poyry’s work included reviewing and inspecting the turbine supplier’s site management plans, progress reports and […]
Thailand’s green meetings prove Asean’s commitment to sustainability goals
Thailand will host more than 70 major Asean meetings this year, with an additional 200 supporting meetings also on the cards. Every single one of these requires large amounts of fuel to ferry participants from various capitals to Bangkok or other Thai cities, as well as electricity for the venues. It is no secret that […]
