Cooperation key to building EV ecosystem
More private-state cooperation is needed to build an adequate electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Thailand, following the recent launch of EV fast-charging facilities at Siam Square in Bangkok.
World’s largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project begins operation in Thailand
The world’s largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project has begun commercial operation at Sirindhorn Dam on the Lam Dom Noi River in Thailand. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) said the 45-MW Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project will enhance the country’s power system security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions of around 47,000 tons/year, and provide clean energy to help mitigate global […]
Thailand’s Climate Leaders: Digital power technology is ready to build a low-carbon Thailand
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand is one of the countries most affected by climate change globally, ranking 9th of 170 countries. In October this year, Thailand proposed a carbon neutrality by 2065-2070 roadmap at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Thailand became the first ASEAN country to formally propose and announce […]
World’s Largest Hydro-Floating Solar Farm Goes Live in Thailand
A floating solar farm that’s equivalent to about 70 soccer fields in size has begun generating power in Thailand, reflecting the country’s push to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050.
Energy Minister says diesel price crisis is nearly over
The high retail price of diesel is set to fall soon, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said yesterday.
Thailand strives for low-carbon society with pilot hybrid energy project
ISAN (Xinhua): Spanning across an area the size of 160 football fields, one of the world’s largest hydro-floating solar hybrid projects launched its commercial operation at the end of October, marking a major step in Thailand’s planned reduction of its carbon footprint.
Mibet Energy’s constructed PV Floating Systems of 1.5MW On-grid in Thailand.
The project is located in the northeast of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, with a water area of approximately 20,000 square meters and an annual power generation capacity of 2.28 million kWh, which can reduce approximately 200 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Thailand eyes tax rate for electric vehicles as part of ‘net zero’ dream
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Finance Ministry has called on the Excise and Customs Department to come up with a tax rate for electric vehicles (EVs) soon, as part of Thailand’s dream to achieve zero emissions by 2065.
