Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
Thailand Eyes Renewable Energy Expansion Through ASEAN Power Grid
Thailand has set an ambitious target to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2037 under the newly drafted Power Development Plan 2024 (PDP2024). However, achieving this goal will depend heavily on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a regional initiative designed to interconnect electricity infrastructures across ASEAN member states.
Thailand approves Sunwoda to invest $1B in EV battery cell plants
Thailand’s Commission on the National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries, has approved an investment by a unit of China’s Sunwoda Electronic worth more than $1 billion in the production of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the cell level, in a move that will strengthen the country’s supply chain and support EV manufacturing […]
Thaksin backs solar power to cut energy costs for Thailand’s data centers
To attract investment from high-tech industries such as data centers, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party and former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced that the government will increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.
Thailand’s ERC Proposes 0.17 Baht/kWh Tariff Cut Amid Renewable Energy Policy Review
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Thailand is set to implement a 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in the national power tariff, a move aimed at lowering electricity costs for households and businesses.
EV tax changes to be presented to cabinet
The Finance Ministry looks set to submit support measures for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to the cabinet by April. According to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul, these support measures will take effect from Jan 1, 2026.
Berde Renewables, PSS to deploy hundreds of megawatts of Solar power in Thailand
Philippines-based renewable energy (RE) firm Berde Renewables Inc. is set to help accelerate green energy developments in Thailand. In a statement, Berde Renewables and Thailand’s Power Systems and Solutions Co. Ltd. (PSS) announced a joint venture to develop and deploy solar photovoltaic, battery storage, and hybrid energy solutions in Thailand.
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.
