Thai new renewable energy landmark will boost power supply and tourism
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) will promote a hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province as a new landmark for renewable energy and also stimulate the province’s economy by the end of this year. PEA Governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit said the 45-megawatt hydro-floating solar hybrid project will be the first of its kind […]
Investment and innovation in Thai renewable energy
Renewable energy capacity will increase by two terawatts in the Asia Pacific region over the next decade, driven by population growth, strong economic performance, and significant market potential. Southeast Asia will play an important role in this growth, with the region’s electricity demand expected to double by 2040, twice the global average rate.
Orient Cable Sends First Offshore Wind Shipment to Vietnam
Chinese power cable specialist Orient Cable is about to send off the submarine cables for phase one of the Binh Dai offshore wind project in Vietnam.
Thai ESG funds’ asset value jumps to B34bn
The asset value of Thai sustainability mutual funds leapt to 34 billion baht as of last month after tallying 22 billion last year, which was a fourfold increase from 2019, as growing environmental awareness and environment, social and governance (ESG) investments lure investors with the promise of high returns.
Ecuador reaches pre-agreement with Thailand’s PTT to renegotiate oil-for-loan deal
If the proposed deal is signed this year, PTT and PetroChina would jointly receive up to 77 million barrels of Ecuadorian crude per year through 2024, Ortiz said
New EV output target under review
The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee is considering setting a new electric vehicle (EV) production target, with EVs making up half of all car manufacturing by 2030.
New firms ratified under Egat, MEA
The State Enterprise Policy Commission approved in principle establishing two subsidiary firms under the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to invest in future energy and energy-related R&D and innovations.
Thammasat University – A Prototype for Smart City to Promote Sustainable Development
Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMUA) selected Thammasat University to be a prototype for ‘smart’ community in Pathumthani province by accelerating research on “smart city integration” plan to promote sustainable development for the university using the Center of Academic Excellence in Research and Innovation for City Transport as the regulatory authority to drive all projects.
