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Solar giants seek high US tariffs on Asean panels
Published on 24/04/2024
» Some of the world’s largest solar equipment makers are asking the US government to impose steep tariffs on panels and cells from four Asian countries — Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand — as they seek to protect billions of dollars in investments in US manufacturing.
Ion Energy closes $3m funding round
Business, Published on 01/05/2024
» Beacon Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Kasikornbank (KBank), has partnered with Solar United Network (SUN) Group, an Indonesia-based solar energy firm, to close a Series A funding round of US$3 million for Ion Energy, a Thai solar energy startup.
Navigating Thailand's energy transition
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» In Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP) — a blueprint outlining the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037 — a small portion of nuclear energy is included as one form of alternative energy.
Avaada Energy Successfully Closes ~USD 535 Million Refinancing for its Four Solar Projects in Rajasthan, India
Published on 02/05/2024
» Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Avaada Group, is pleased to announce the successful closure of one of the largest refinancing transactions in India’s renewable energy sector, securing ~USD 535 Million from the state-owned lender, the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
Gulf solar farms to enable easier handling of power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/05/2024
» The development of 25 new solar farms is expected to help the government better regulate electricity prices, potentially leading to lower power bills, says Gulf Energy Development Plc, which is building the solar power generation facilities.
Push for new power trade system
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/05/2024
» Businesses are repeating their call for the government to change the country's electricity trade from the decade-long enhanced single buyer (ESB) system because it does not facilitate increased use of renewable power.
BGRIM takes 40% stake in ThreeEightSix
Business, Published on 03/05/2024
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) announced an investment of roughly US$3.39 million to acquire a 40% shareholding in ThreeEightSix Holdings Ltd, an independent power producer, aiming to penetrate the clean energy market in the Middle East.
Heat melts income of outdoor venues
Business, Published on 03/05/2024
» Outdoor tourism attractions have been hampered by the unrelenting heat as tourists stay indoors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote early morning and evening tourism to stabilise the market.
Taking on Bangkok's punishing heat
Oped, Danny Marks, Published on 03/05/2024
» As scorching temperatures blanket Thailand, setting new records in several regions, Bangkok and its outskirts are enduring the full force of the relentless heatwave. Bangkok sizzled under a heat index exceeding 52C on Tuesday, a measure that combines temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it actually feels. Tragically, heat-related fatalities in the country have reached 30 this year alone. A recent study reveals the unequal impact of urban heat intensity on Bangkok's residents, with lower-income individuals facing heightened heat stress during daily activities and rest.
TOA Unveils Green Mission for Net Zero by 2050
Published on 02/05/2024
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, has unveiled its Green Mission policy, reinforcing its position as a leader in the decorative paint and construction materials market with a comprehensive roadmap to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. This initiative aims to integrate sustainable practices into the organisation, strengthening its success by obtaining the highest Carbon Footprint Reduction (CFR) labels for 40 products, as it grows into its 60th year with the sustainable resilience.