Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a 126 megawatts order for a wind-power project in the Songkla and Nakhon Si Thamarat provinces of Thailand, the company said Tuesday. Placed by Energy Absolute PCL, a Thailand-based company engaged in the renewable energy businesses, the order entails delivery of 70 turbines of the V110-1.8 MW type, … Continue reading Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inks order in Thailand
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Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for 126 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 126 MW Had Kanghan project, located in the Songkla and Nakhon Si Thamarat provinces of Thailand. Placed by Energy Absolute PCL, the order comprises 70 units of the V110-1.8 MW turbine, which will help Thailand reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels, thus increasing its … Continue reading Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for 126 MW wind farm
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Solar power boom in Thailand
Come December, Thailand will have more solar power capacity than all of Southeast Asia combined as record sums of money is poured into the sector in the hopes of nurturing a new energy source to help drive the region’s second-biggest economy. Thailand has been shifting away from natural gas as once-plentiful reserves are expected … Continue reading Solar power boom in Thailand
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Wind energy in Thailand: Gamesa wind turbines for three wind power plants
Gamesa has achieved a new milestone in Asia by entering a new market – Thailand – where it has signed an agreement with Chinese developer PowerChina ZhongNan for the supply of 60 MW in total at three wind farms. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply a total of 30 of its G114-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Thailand: Gamesa wind turbines for three wind power plants
Continue readingThai Gunkul to invest nearly $300 mln in solar power and wind energy in 2015
Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Pcl said on Wednesday it planned to invest about 10 billion baht ($296.9 million) this year, mostly to expand capacity of renewable energy at home and abroad. About 4 billion baht will be spent for solar power plants and 5 billion baht for wind power, Phongsakorn Damnoen, assistant managing director for business … Continue reading Thai Gunkul to invest nearly $300 mln in solar power and wind energy in 2015
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Suntech and Gunkul Engineering collaborate on 63 MW of photovoltaic solar energy projects in Thailand
Suntech has announced today that it will supply approximately 63 megawatts (MW) of solar panels to 8 separate Gunkul Engineering projects being constructed across Thailand. The projects are expected to be grid connected and operational by the end of 2015. “Suntech has shipped more than 260MW of panels to various projects throughout Thailand. Working side-by-side, … Continue reading Suntech and Gunkul Engineering collaborate on 63 MW of photovoltaic solar energy projects in Thailand
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Thailand aims to boost wind energy capacity by 700 percent
More than $80 million in combined funding will help advance the wind energy potential in Thailand, the Asian Development Bank said Monday. “Wind energy provides a clean and sustainable source of electricity which will help diversify the country’s energy mix, strengthen energy security and reduce Thailand’s reliance on fossil fuels,” Christopher Thieme, a private sector … Continue reading Thailand aims to boost wind energy capacity by 700 percent
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Thailand solar power
Alongside rising overall power demand, the NEPC’s public hearings indicate broad civic acceptance of renewable energy, especially solar, biomass and waste-based projects. Initial capacity additions of 800MW (on top of the 576MW left over from the previous AEDP) for solar farms have been submitted and we also expect at least 200MW of the previously oversubscribed … Continue reading Thailand solar power
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Major Asian Markets Set To Lead Solar Power Photovoltaic Growth
With legacy European markets continuing to decline, global solar PV demand is now being driven by Asian markets. Three of the Major Asia-Pacific countries are set to see annual demand double in 2014. The outliers in this trend are the UK and Australia. The UK has seen significant growth over the past two years as … Continue reading Major Asian Markets Set To Lead Solar Power Photovoltaic Growth
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Photovoltaic Solar energy demand to be driven by India, China, Japan
The total solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the five leading Asia Pacific (APAC) markets—China, Japan, India, Australia and Thailand—is forecast to reach 17.2 GW during 2H’14, almost 60% of global solar PV demand, according to findings in the latest NPD Solarbuzz Asia Pacific Major PV Markets Quarterly report. While solar power has been growing across the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Solar energy demand to be driven by India, China, Japan
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The Blue Circle, Annex Power to develop wind energy in Thailand
The Blue Circle is a developer of wind power and solar energy projects in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, while Annex Power is a renewable energy group focused on Southeast Asia. The Blue Circle and Bangkok-based renewable energy group Annex Power will form a partnership to tap into Thailand’s wind energy investments. The partnership was expected … Continue reading The Blue Circle, Annex Power to develop wind energy in Thailand
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Thailand pursues solar energy
Thailand, known for its plentiful sunshine, has spent years developing its solar energy industry. Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, the motivation for using solar energy helps preserve the nation’s economy and reducing energy imports from its South East Asia neighbours. The sector has become so successful that countries across Asia are now looking to … Continue reading Thailand pursues solar energy
Continue readingSharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with SSP(2) of Thailand to construct a 52 MW-dc(3) large-scale solar power generation plant in that country. Construction will begin in January, with operations scheduled to start by the end of 2014. The plant will be operated by power producer SSP, which earlier placed a construction order for the … Continue reading Sharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
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Goldwind installs Thailand wind turbines
Goldwind has completed the installation of its first wind project in Thailand, the Chinese turbine manufacturer said. Bangkok-based independent power producer Egco has connected three of Goldwind
Continue readingLow wind technology key to success in Thailand
With Global Wind Day 2013 taking place this weekend, we’re continuing the ‘wind energy stories’ series as Robert van Waarden travels to Thailand to explore low-wind solutions. A worker climbs the mast of a 10KW wind turbine on the King’s Wind Farm in Thailand. The farm is owned and operated by Prapai Technologies. A worker … Continue reading Low wind technology key to success in Thailand
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Construction Complete on 84 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
Sharp Is the EPC*1 Contractor for One of the Largest*2 Solar Power Plants in Thailand, Will Also Provide Maintenance Service In May 2013, construction was completed on one of the largest*2 solar power generation plants in Thailand, one that Sharp Corporation had been contracted to construct*3 by NED*4, an IPP*5 in that country. The newly … Continue reading Construction Complete on 84 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
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Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are the hot new emerging solar energy markets
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Emerging Asia Pacific and Central Asia (EAPCA) region is forecast to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by 2017, based on findings in the new NPD Solarbuzz Emerging PV Markets: Asia Pacific and Central Asia Report. Compared to 723
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Wind turbines represent modernity in Thailand
Today, photographer and wind power enthusiast Robert van Waarden reports on wind energy in Thailand, as part of the Global Wind Day “wind energy stories” series. “A wind turbine represents modernity. So, they want this in their community. Hey we are modern, they say. This is latest technology and we are independent, from Burmese gas … Continue reading Wind turbines represent modernity in Thailand
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Thailand unveiled largest wind farm in Korat
Thailand has unveiled the largest wind farm in ASEAN. The project is intended to help the country become the regional leader in alternative energy. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, on Tuesday, chaired the official opening of the West Huay Bong 2 – West Huay Bong 3 project in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The project, which features Thailand’s … Continue reading Thailand unveiled largest wind farm in Korat
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Conergy Wins Contract for Two Solar Power Plants in Thailand
Conergy’s success in Thailand continues and in the process underscores its outstanding market position in Southeast Asia’s growth markets. The solution and service provider has secured a major contract for two solar power plants in Thailand through a tendering procedure, representing a total capacity of 21 megawatts. The awarding authority is Thai Solar Energy Company … Continue reading Conergy Wins Contract for Two Solar Power Plants in Thailand
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