The Latest Breaking News from Boonyanit Wongrukmit

Egat to spend B300bn on solar development

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) aims to increase its power generation capacity from floating solar farms at its nine hydropower plants to 10 gigawatts by 2037, with investment of almost 300 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023

Egat starts operation of mini-hydropower plant

State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has started operating its 10th mini-hydropower plant in Uttaradit as the country continues its effort to reduce power prices by adopting more renewable energy.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2023

Study examines if EVs can power homes during emergencies

Nissan Motor Thailand and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) have announced a study of energy conversion between electric vehicles and the country's electrical systems and power grid.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2022