Climate change solutions Thailand can and should adopt now
Thailand is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. Located on the equator and as part of the Mekong River Basin, the impacts are already being felt — beginning with the most vulnerable. This year, the region experienced the worst drought in almost half a century, affecting growing seasons, damaging crops and […]
MPs ready to back transition to EVs
Lawmakers are joining energy officials in promoting a plan to make Thailand a hub of electric vehicle production as oil-powered cars looks to be disrupted by more affordable EV technology. Deputy House Speaker Suchart Tancharoen said members of parliament are ready to support the transition, following a months-long delay because of Covid-19.
Renewable Energy Target of Thailand
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 […]
