Government reaffirms legality of 5,200-MW renewable energy bidding amid oversight concerns

Procedure delays loom over solar ventures

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on April 10 approved an electricity generation price framework applicable to solar power plants for the rest of the year. The framework sets out maximum electricity purchase prices (excluding VAT) based on three regional zones – north, central, and south – and categorises different types of solar power projects, including ground-mounted, floating, and those integrated with battery energy storage systems. …

Government reaffirms legality of 5,200-MW renewable energy bidding amid oversight concerns

Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga confirms the bidding process aligns with national policy and legal standards, as 175 renewable energy projects move forward despite earlier legal delays. BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has addressed concerns over the 5,200-megawatt renewable energy bidding process, reaffirming that all procedures comply with existing legal frameworks and national energy policy. The project was launched in 2022 under t…