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Fresh hope for clean energy targets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/08/2025
» The new deadline for implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) offers a blueprint for Thailand to align with its clean energy goals.
Sultan honours B.Grimm CEO
News, Published on 13/08/2025
» Business tycoon Harald Link has been awarded the high-level title of "Dato' Sri" by the Sultan of Pahang, a state in Peninsular Malaysia, in recognition of his contributions to the public in the region.
Can Europe, China forge a climate connection?
Oped, Published on 12/08/2025
» Earlier this year, the Chinese firm CATL, the world's largest battery-maker, unveiled an electric-vehicle (EV) battery capable of delivering a remarkable 520 kilometres (323 miles) of driving range after just five minutes of charging. The announcement came a month after BYD, China's leading EV manufacturer, launched its own ultra-fast charging system. In solar, too, the numbers are staggering: Chinese firms can now produce over 1,200 gigawatts of solar panels annually.
Nestlé Powers Six Thai Factories with Green Energy
Published on 06/08/2025
» Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. is moving forward with the use of green electricity from renewable sources at its six factories in Thailand. This initiative is a collaboration with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) under the Utility Green Tariff 1 (UGT1) program, which provides renewable power from unspecified sources. The collaboration aligns with Nestlé’s goal of using 100% renewable electricity in its factories in Thailand by the end of this year. It is also part of the company’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap, which aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Through this initiative, Nestlé is demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, tasty, and more nutritious products made with electricity from sustainable sources for Thai people at all life stages.
CKPower’s Hinghoi Wins for Social, Green Impact
Published on 04/08/2025
» CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower, SET: CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints, has been honoured with two major regional accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025. The awards mark the company’s fourth consecutive year of recognition for its strong commitment to supporting society and communities surrounding its power plants.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
Dollar at risk of being left behind
News, Published on 04/08/2025
» Europe and Asia could leverage US President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy for their own benefit, eventually spurring the development of regional tripolar FX blocs that could erode the dominance of the US dollar and reshape global markets.
Banpu Next aiming to expand beyond Japan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2025
» Banpu Next, the energy technology arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, is planning to expand its battery energy storage system into Asia-Pacific nations other than Japan where it has established a battery farm to support the state grid, which increasingly depends on renewable power.
Safety key to nuclear goal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2025
» Nuclear energy has little support among Thai people. The recent news about a conservation group criticising the latest bilateral cooperation between the US and Thai government to upscale plans for small reactor module (SMR) technology is evidence of this.
Saha Group Launches Floating Solar Project with Ratch
Published on 10/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 9, 2025 – Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited (SPI) is advancing its commitment to sustainable industrial development through a partnership with Ratch Pathana Energy Public Company Limited (SCG), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop clean energy projects across all Saha Group Industrial Parks. The first initiative under this partnership is a floating solar project installed on a reservoir adjacent to the runway at Saha Group Industrial Park – Lamphun, designed to supply electricity to industrial customers and support Thailand’s renewable energy goals.