The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is conducting a joint study on the "Smart Energy-Smart Grid" project aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing costs for factories in industrial estates.
SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, expects to secure state approval to build 23 solar farms across the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in the third quarter to offset its revenue loss from the gradual expiration of the adder tariff for its existing solar farms.
Energy sector ploughs ahead Energy sector ploughs ahead
Renewable power, the phasing out of fossil fuels, bureaucratic overhaul at Egat and a gradual shift to electric vehicles are on the horizon
published : 11 Jan 2021 at 04:30
90 SPCG, the operator of Solar Power Korat 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima, is preparing for a new solar farm project in the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Unlike some reforms in Thailand that face hurdles because of political power plays among authorities, changes in the energy industry have no excuse for delay.
With the rapid growth of renewable energy, the phasing out of fossil fuel-based electricity generation is unavoidable. The role of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) as the sole electricity vendor is also poised to change.