New effort emphasises solar
Rows of floating solar panels are seen in the grounds of Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital in Bangkok. The panels, which generate power for the various facilities around the hospital complex, were installed by the Royal Thai Air Force and the Provincial Electricity Authority. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
Energy authorities are preparing to unveil a new power development plan (PDP) designed to increase clean energy and meet surging electricity demand, particularly from rapidly expanding data centres.
The plan, scheduled to run from 2026 to 2050, is expected to serve as the roadmap for electricity supply and guide efforts towards achieving a net-zero target by 2050, which is a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and absorption.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said the PDP sets an ambitious target: 70% of electricity is to come from clean energy sources. Of this amount, 60% is renewable energy, while 10% is generated from advanced clean technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs).
