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June 06, 2024
Thailand aims for 50% renewable energy by 2040: What challenges lie ahead?
Recently, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced at an event, "Thailand will achieve 50% renewable energy by 2040." However, Thailand's green energy share is only 16.61%. How will he achieve this goal? What challenges are there?
April 10, 2024
Rooftop solar emerges as standard feature in Thailand as installation costs fall
Thai real estate developer Supalai has collaborated with the Chinese tech giant Huawei to install rooftop solar panels for standalone houses. Supalai's managing director said that it is progressively becoming a standard feature now as costs decline.
March 26, 2024
TPIPP announces goal of 100% renewable use by 2026
TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), the leading developer and operator of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in Thailand based on capacity, plans to reduce coal usage next year with the goal of achieving 100% renewable fuel utilization by 2026.
March 22, 2024
Mitsubishi, PTT to explore ammonia-fired power in Thailand
Thai state-owned oil and gas firm PTT and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific have started a collaborative pre-feasibility study into utilizing 100% ammonia in gas turbine power generation in Thailand.
March 15, 2024
EGAT’s 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam start operation
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) announced that the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Ubol Ratana Dam has commenced commercial operation.
February 21, 2024
Thailand's EGCO commits 836 million to expend energy markets including renewables
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGTA) announced on Feb. 13, 2024, that its subsidiary, EGCO Group, is planning to invest 30 billion Thai Baht (about 836 million USD) this year. This investment is aimed at adding 1,000 MW of electricity g
February 01, 2024
Thai, Chinese companies collaborate on Thailand’s first commercial green hydrogen project
Thailand is set to launch its inaugural commercial green hydrogen project in partnership with a Chinese company, aiming to accelerate the country’s transition towards green and low-carbon initiatives.
December 26, 2023
Thailand’s NRF propels food industry toward net zero for a sustainable future
NR Instant Produce (NRF), a food industry leader and producer of food for the future. The CEO announced the company’s commitment to sustainability at a recent international forum in Bangkok hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Thailand.
December 06, 2023
Thai Eastern cut cost by 48% through biogas project
The Thai Eastern Group Holdings converts discarded palm empty fruit bunches and palm oil residues into biogas, resulting in a 48% reduction in production costs for the company.
November 28, 2023
Thailand’s biggest floating solar plant inaugurated in Prachinburi
National Power Supply Company (NPS) commenced commercial operations for the first and second phases of its largest floating solar power plant in October 2023. The cumulative installed capacity has reached 60 MW.