Thailand to Introduce Direct PPAs for Renewable Energy Procurement
Thailand is set to revise its energy procurement policies to allow businesses to directly purchase renewable energy from producers, such as solar farms. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke confirmed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued a directive on this matter during a recent mobile Cabinet meeting in Phayao.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen energy cooperation
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction Co., Ltd. on February 13 signed an agreement to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province which aims to supply electricity to Vietnam from late 2027.
CKPower Drives Renewable Energy Goals with RECs
Amid the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy driven by renewable energy in the power generation sector, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have emerged as a vital tool for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. RECs also fulfil business requirements for advancing environmental development while significantly enhancing sustainability branding and […]
Cleantech Solar expands renewable energy partnership with Cargill in Thailand with 10 MWp floating solar photovoltaic (PV) projects
These PV systems are part of nearly 30 solar PV projects under various stages of operations, construction and development for the food processing giant in Thailand, and numerous other projects in Southeast Asia and India. The floating solar PV projects add to Cleantech Solar’s existing rooftop solar projects and are located at Cargill’s fully integrated […]
New United Nations, UK project to support shift to electric mobility in Thailand
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) today launched a new £1 million initiative to strengthen transport policies and workforce development for a just transition to electric mobility in Bangkok.
Fuelling growth: Thailand’s energy use rises as tourism powers up
The Department of Energy Business revealed fuel consumption in Thailand saw a 2.1% rise last year, reaching a daily average of 155.4 million litres, in tandem with an estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, largely fuelled by bustling tourism-related industries.
Thailand considers cutting free public lighting to lower power bills
Currently, local administrative bodies and departments responsible for highways and rural roads are exempt from paying for public lighting, a cost shouldered by the government amounting to several billion baht annually. This expenditure has become a significant financial burden.
Thailand’s carbon credit market hits new highs in Q1 of fiscal 2025
Thailand’s carbon credit market was bustling in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with 101,894 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2eq) worth 17.78 million baht being traded October-December 2024.
