Bangkok, “Torklao” reveals good news that Thailand is moving forward. ‘Clean Energy’ Utility Green Tariff, Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Energy join hands to drive the industrial sector, economy and sustainable investment. Push Thailand towards Net Zero
Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri revealed that Mr. Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Ms. Pimpattra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, along with Mr. Samerjai Suksumek, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Mr. Prasert Sinsukprasert. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. jointly held a press conference to move forward with “clean energy” Utility Green Tariff, which is in line with the government’s policy of accelerating and increasing the amount of investment in testing (Foreign direct Investment: FDI).
Mr. Peeraphan said that moving forward with clean energy, utility Green teriff (UTG),
has been pushed forward since the previous government. and there is a connection by this government Special thanks to all agencies involved. The Energy Regulatory Commission or Energy Regulatory Commission, which has pushed for clean energy in Thailand, has come to this point. This is an operation that will bring the greatest benefit to the industrial sector of Thailand. We ask that citizens and entrepreneurs be confident in the energy source certification mechanism that it is definitely up to international standards.
Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry He added that investor groups both domestic and foreign have always been waiting and asking about Thailand’s readiness in the matter of green energy. Today marks a new and good vision. We will move forward in the matter of UTG, which will greatly answer the needs of the industrial sector. Because it is an important magnet that will attract investment into the country and fulfill the needs of the Thai industrial sector that is growing rapidly.
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Mr. Samerjai Suksumek, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission or Energy Regulatory Commission, he confirmed that he will move forward with measures and criteria. To support the change in the way energy is used in the industrial sector. One of them is including the calculation of green electricity tariffs, which is expected to be ready for use no later than February 2024. The announcement will be accompanied by communication to create understanding. too
Mr. Prasert’s side Sinsukprasert Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy said that this UTG is very good news. For industrial sectors from small to large scale Because there are more options for using energy. Nowadays, Thailand has always been open to purchasing green energy. With clean energy accounting for more than 25%, now UTG will cause this proportion to increase. and there will be a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This is a step closer to the goal that in 2030 there will be a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75%-
76%. It is expected that the use of renewable energy in the country will reach 50% in 2020. 2080, which Thailand is considered to be very alert and making progress in this area. Because we are considered to be the first. In ASEAN there is UGT.
While Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Chairman of the Board of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Confirming that it is ready to support industrial operators both domestically and abroad who are ready to use clean energy, pushing for UTG will greatly meet the needs of industrial estates. In industrial estate areas such as Map Ta Phut, at present there is a demand for green energy of at least 10,000 megawatts.
‘It’s all about cooperation. from every sector The government is driving forward the plan to push Thailand towards Net Zero. We invite the public to join in congratulating and giving encouragement to all agencies involved. Because in addition to fulfilling the needs of entrepreneurs in the industrial sector, moving forward with “clean energy” Utility Green Tariff
this time also creates a good image for Thailand,” Mrs. Radklao said.
Source: Thai News Agency