Thailand power supply to more than double, led by renewable energy
Thailand’s electricity supply is projected to reach 112,400 megawatts in the next 13 years, with power companies anticipated to play a larger role in power generation, according to the new power development plan (PDP). The country’s power supply was 53,868MW last year, with nearly 80% sourced from fossil fuels and the rest from renewable energy.
Authorities aim to increase the share of electricity generated from renewable sources to 51%. Most of the additional renewable power is expected to come from solar energy, followed by wind, biomass, biogas, floating solar panels, waste-to-energy projects, mini-hydropower plants, geothermal power, and renewable electricity imported from neighboring countries. Continued …
PM pushes data center strategy using renewables
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expedited the data center initiative, directing the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) and the Board of Investment (BoI) to develop support measures to facilitate direct power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Speaking after the weekly cabinet meeting yesterday, the premier said that given the significant interest from foreigners in investing in data centers in Thailand, it was crucial to implement policies that promote clean energy for them. Continued …
GreenYellow Contributes Solar Panels to Chulalongkorn University Project
GreenYellow, a leading energy turnkey service provider in solar projects and energy efficiency, has announced its recent contribution to the Volunteer Camp Project, Faculty of Engineering of Chulalongkorn University. This donation of solar panels underscores GreenYellow’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental preservation.
This 170,000-baht initiative was introduced to GreenYellow by Export-Import Bank of Thailand. The solar panels donated by GreenYellow will be integrated into community projects initiated by Chulalongkorn University. These panels will be installed at strategic locations to enhance water supply systems and establish community electricity systems in underserved areas. Continued …
Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures: What They Mean For Your Life
Recent reports reveal that ocean temperatures are reaching unprecedented highs, raising alarms about the state of our planet. The implications of these rising temperatures are profound, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and coastal communities.
These impacts play out in different ways across regions. Areas around the Black Sea, for example, are seeing increases in phytoplankton, or “sea snot” that disrupts fisheries and maritime trade. Other areas are reporting coral bleaching and dead zones. As we face this new reality, it’s crucial to understand what these changes mean for different regions and the global climate. Continued …
Thailand launches ‘10 Beautiful Canals, Clear Water, Happy Thai People’ project
Thailand is celebrating His Majesty the King’s 6th cycle birthday anniversary on July 28, with the launch of the “10 Beautiful Canals, Clear Water, Happy Thai People” project. The campaign focuses on developing and rehabilitating rivers and canals nationwide.
The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with other governmental bodies, seeks to enhance the quality of life for the Thai people by improving deteriorated water sources. This will involve cleaning and beautifying canals, enhancing them as viable residential areas, transportation routes, and measures to prevent flooding. Continued …
Chiang Mai Asks for Public Opinion on Mae Hod Reservoir Project
The Department of National Parks (DNP) in Chiang Mai is seeking public feedback on a proposed plan to build the Mae Hod Reservoir in certain parts of Ob Luang National Park. The proposal aims to increase water sources for local farmers and reduce the risk of drought.
The Mae Hod Reservoir project is a royal endeavor to tackle the ongoing problem of water shortage for local farmers. The reservoir would store water to sustain farming activities, particularly during drought, ensuring a steady water supply. Continued …
Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths
Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2020, a Singapore university said on Monday.
Weather phenomena like El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole worsened the effects of these pollutants by intensifying their concentration in the air, Singapore´s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) said, unveiling the results of a study led by its researchers. Continued …
Southeast Asia leads in microplastic intake; Indonesians consume 15 grams monthly
Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines ingest the most microplastics among 109 countries, according to a study by Cornell University researchers.
Indonesians, the top consumers of microplastics, were found to ingest about 15 grams of microplastics per month – equivalent to three credit cards – with the majority of plastic particles coming from aquatic sources such as fish and seafood. Continued …
Bitec hosts conference on sustainable packaging trends with 2,000 exhibitors
The latest technologies, solutions and trends shaping the future of sustainable processing and packaging are being presented during “ProPak Asia 2024”, which kicked off wednesday and runs daily from 10am to 6pm until Saturday, at Bitec, Bang Na-Trat Road, Bangkok.
Organized by Informa Markets Thailand, this is Asia’s largest processing, packaging and production technology exhibition that brings 2,000 exhibitors from 45 countries to connect, network and discover new opportunities to enhance operations and drive sustainable growth. Continued …
Thai Union Volunteers Remove 11 Tons of Trash
Over 470 Thai Union employees from Thailand, the U.S., Africa, and Europe united on World Oceans Day, collecting over 11 tons of trash to support the company’s goal of diverting 1,500 tons of ocean-bound plastic by 2030. Volunteers from nine locations across four continents participated in the clean-up efforts.
The Thai Union teams collected 11,036 kilograms of trash from nine clean-up sites, including mangroves, rivers, beaches, and cities in Thailand. Common items included plastic bags, plastic bottles, foam, old fishing gear, and over 10,000 cigarette butts. Continued …
Sustainable Cities Index warns more action needed
Arcadis has issued a rallying call to cities worldwide, as the publication of its Sustainable Cities Index 2024 reveals the need for accelerated action in tackling climate change and other sustainability challenges.
The publication of the report comes with nearly 2,000 days until the 2030 deadline for achieving the UN SDGs. It reveals clear differences between leading cities such as Amsterdam (1st), Copenhagen (3rd) and Munich (5th), and those trailing behind – particularly U.S. and Asian cities like New York (48th), Boston (56th), and Taipei (62nd). Continued …
PWA Enhances Biodiversity with Chiang Mai Project
The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) launched the 2024 PWA Father’s Land Project to commemorate His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great. This initiative aims to increase community forestation and restore ecosystem balance at Ban Pa Sakngam, Luang Nuea, Doi Saket in Chiang Mai.
Chakapong Kamchan, deputy governor and acting governor, stated, “In addition to planting more trees to increase forest area in the community, the initiative helps restore the ecosystem balance with apiculture farming aimed at increasing the number of bees and stingless bees for wild honey production. This product development initiative creates jobs and income for the community, along with building weirs to increase forest humidity, supporting interception and evapotranspiration, allowing locals to benefit and participate in sustainable forest preservation.” Continued …
Bunge and CP Foods Launch Blockchain for Deforestation-Free Soy
Bunge, a leading agribusiness and food company, and Bangkok Produce Merchandising, a subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods, jointly tested a traceability platform using blockchain technology for sustainable soy.
To date, three shipments totalling 185,000 metric tons of deforestation-free soybean meal have been loaded in Brazil and are headed to Thailand, allowing CP Foods to trace the soybeans from farm origin, processing, transportation, to delivery at destination. Continued …
Bangkok Airways launches ‘Low Carbon Skies’ Campaign with PTT Oil
Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of the “Low Carbon Skies by Bangkok Airways” initiative, aimed at propelling the airline toward sustainability by reducing carbon emissions from aviation operations.
In collaboration with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), the airline is pioneering the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the flight between Samui and Bangkok. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the sustainability of airports under its management. Continued …
EGAT partners with BIG to explore hydrogen storage and transportation potential
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), a state-owned energy enterprise, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BIG, a leader in climate technology, to conduct a feasibility study on the storage and transportation of hydrogen for the hydrogen blending demonstration project at EGAT’s power plant.
EGAT Gov.Thepparat Theppitak stated that this collaboration marks the beginning of a comprehensive research, analysis, and evaluation endeavor aimed at optimizing hydrogen storage and transportation capabilities for power generation. This initiative is a key part of EGAT’s commitment to enhancing clean energy generation in its power plants, aligning with the organization’s broader goal of achieving net zero emissions. Continued …
Chinese EV makers’ price wars will sow doubts over quality
Price competition among Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers abroad is not sustainable, since consumers will start to doubt the quality and reliability of the cars if they are frequently discounted, according to Bain & Co.
The global consultancy advises Chinese assemblers, which already enjoy a cost advantage over their international rivals, to focus on premium and expensive models when building their global image, rather than selling cheaper cars to lure budget-conscious consumers. Continued …
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