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Solar vital to energy plans
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2018
» With the Energy Ministry having recently set a new target for Thailand to make a gradual transition away from fossil fuels to decarbonise energy generation in the country, recent research by two Harvard University scholars provides useful information for the policymakers. It gives a realistic assessment of the pros and cons of two renewable energy sources -- wind and solar.
Energy Regulatory Commission readies solar rooftops
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/03/2019
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) plans to open up the long-awaited solar rooftop scheme in March, with a total capacity of 100 megawatts.
Solar key to accelerating Africa's energy transition
Oped, Charlotte Aubin, Published on 13/01/2018
» For much of Africa, the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy is seen as an environmental imperative. With fossil fuels comprising a majority -- as high as 70% in some cases -- of the energy mix, the situation on the continent is indeed ecologically dire.
US invests in Thai solar energy project
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/08/2019
» The United States has funded a Thai energy developer for its feasibility study of a solar power project in Thailand as part of its Indo-Pacific commitment.
Absolute Clean Energy opens five solar farms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/01/2025
» SET-listed Absolute Clean Energy (ACE), a local biomass power developer and operator, continues to increase its renewable power generation capacity after opening five new solar farms.
Farms and solar energy can co-exist
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 08/01/2025
» At first glance, the idea of combining agriculture with solar energy seems far-fetched. How can crops and solar panels compete for the same sunlight? My view changed after I visited the Sosa Mega Solar Sharing site in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, last month. As part of a media tour organised by Mekong Watch, a Japanese non-profit conservation group, I had the opportunity to see first-hand how "agrivoltaics" -- an innovative integration of agriculture and solar energy -- are reshaping rural landscapes and revitalising communities.
Renewables partnership formed to sell solar energy
Business, Published on 24/05/2022
» Gulf1 has teamed up with SCG Cleanergy to establish SG Solar Co (SG Solar) as a joint venture that focuses on solar energy business in Thailand.
Energy Ministry has high hopes for solar scheme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2019
» The Energy Ministry expects the solar power project for household rooftops to achieve its projection of 15,000 participants by year-end thanks to the popularity of the trend globally and declining investment costs in the sector.
Super Energy puts focus on Thai solar expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» SET-listed Super Energy Corporation, a local solar farm operator, is emphasising expansion in Thailand to benefit from the country's growing renewable energy development, including the government's efforts to facilitate clean power usage in the data centre business.
IRPC Advances Renewable Energy with 74.88MW Solar Project
Published on 26/12/2024
» IRPC Public Co., Ltd. (IRPC) is making strides in renewable energy with the development of a 74.88-megawatt solar power plant on its 716-rai estate in Chana District, Songkhla. The project, undertaken by IRPC Clean Power Company Limited (IRPCCP), a joint venture with Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), aims to enhance energy security and promote sustainable growth in southern Thailand.