Energy Efficiency Target of Thailand
WETA goes to bat for Energy for All
The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA) is urging continuation of Energy for All despite growing calls for the government to halt the renewable power scheme because of the country’s high reserve of generation capacity. The group cited its latest finding that many communities have already prepared property for the venture and are pinning hopes on […]
Construction of Vietnam-Thailand wind power plant underway
Construction of the V1-2 wind power plant – a joint venture between the Truong Thanh Vietnam Group and the Thai-based Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited – kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on August 14. Covering about 1,220 ha in Duyen Hai town’s Truong Long Hoa commune, the 48 MWp facility […]
Thai oil firm slated to sell power to Vietnam from ASEAN’s largest wind farm
BCPG, the renewables unit of Thai oil firm Bangchak Corporation, is slated to sell electricity to the power thirsty economy of Vietnam from a 600MW wind project in neighbouring Laos that’s expected to be the largest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN excludes the world’s biggest wind power market, China, where larger wind […]
Seven opportunities in Thailand’s Solar Energy 2020
Private energy investments: Thailand’s electricity generating sector is considered to be one of the most secure businesses in Thailand for private operators given the long-term power purchase agreement with the three state utilities EGAT, MEA, and PEA. Due to its low staffing level, spacious grounds without social distancing issues, and its necessity even under a lock-down […]
EA vehicle deliveries kneecapped by pandemic
SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) expects 2020 revenue will fall by 25% from an earlier estimation to 15 billion baht, on par with last year’s earnings, because of the pandemic. The pandemic resulted in the company being unable to deliver 5,000 electric vehicles (EV) to clients this year, causing a revenue revision from 20 billion baht set […]
Banpu set to acquire $66 million wind farm in Vietnam
Banpu Pcl, a leading integrated energy solutions company in the Asia-Pacific, is acquiring the El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm, which marks a key milestone in the company’s long-term investment in Vietnam. The $66 million acquisition, subject to adjustments outlined in the sales and purchase agreement, was made through BRE Singapore Pte Ltd, an associate company […]
BCPG acquiring 4 solar plants
BCPG, a renewable energy business arm of Bangchak Corporation, has announced a takeover deal for four solar power plants in Thailand with a total production capacity of 20 megawatts to further expand its green energy empire.
