Thailand’s BCPG unveils 600-MW wind PPA in Laos
July 13 (Renewables Now) – Thai renewable energy group BCPG Pcl (BKK:BCPG) announced today that a minority-owned associate has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 600-MW wind project in Laos.
Egat forecasts rise in electricity demand
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) estimates electricity output and imports this year to rise by 1.68% to 195.16 billion kilowatt hour (KWH), from 191.93 billion KWH last year, due to a extended hot season and positive socio-economic factors.
Super set to build hybrid power plant
SET-listed Super Energy Corporation is planning to develop Thailand’s first power plant based on hybrid renewable resources under a “firm” power purchase agreement (PPA).
Regulator maintains fuel tariff rate to assist with living costs
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has agreed to maintain the fuel tariff (Ft) rate at minus 0.1532 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) despite a rise in fuel costs and lower electricity demand due to travel restrictions.
Japan’s Shizuoka Gas signs solar PPA with Thai university
July 9 (Renewables Now) – A new joint venture of Japan’s Shizuoka Gas Co Ltd (TOY:9543) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, supporting the construction of a 2.14-MWp rooftop solar array in Thailand.
Egat eyes solar output hike
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) plans to increase power generation capacity of its floating solar farms to 5 gigawatts to enhance electricity generation at its hydroelectric power plants nationwide, according to Egat governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit.
Using technology to overcome obstacles
Despite a string of challenges from the pandemic with more reliance on remote work and careful investment by customers, Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is looking into digital power as a tool to unlock obstacles and believes it can be digital partner for Thailand.
BCP forges pact to create Carbon Markets Club
Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has formed an alliance with 10 firms in various industries to set up a Carbon Markets Club in a fresh move to support carbon emissions trade, a key mechanism to reduce greenhouse gases.
