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Thailand’s green revolution being powered by Chinese wind turbines

EGCO, the largest energy company in Thailand, operates 32 Goldwind wind turbines at its Chaiyaphum wind farm.
Since the Thai government has recommended increasing the share of renewable energy in overall energy consumption to 30% by 2036, EGCO is considering future cooperation with Goldwind.


 Located around 300 kilometers north of Bangkok in the province of Chaiyaphum, these wind turbines tower above the surrounding hills at an impressive 120 meters in height, continuously feeding renewable electricity into the local grid.


EGCO, a significant energy producer connected to Thailand’s largest state utility Electricity Generating Authority, operates 32 Goldwind wind turbines with a combined capacity of 80 MW at the Chaiyaphum wind farm.


Among the most windy areas in Thailand, Chaiyaphum province has attracted major wind turbine manufacturers like Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, and General Electric.
Goldwind’s service manager in Thailand, Wang Chunsheng, told Xinhua that despite the company’s little proportion of the local market, it has gained a solid reputation because to the high quality of its customized wind turbines.


Wang said, “Our flexible wind towers boost energy usage while optimizing operating time during grid variations. They were developed specifically for the low and medium wind speeds that are frequent in Thailand.”
He also noted that there has not been a single safety issue or decrease in operational reliability since the wind farm began operations in 2016.


It appears that the corporation now has a chance to play a more significant role in Thailand, a country that has struggled for some time with the difficulties of rising energy consumption and inadequate domestic sources.


By 2036, the Thai government plans to have renewable energy account for 30 percent of the country’s overall energy consumption. By the year 2030, Thailand hopes to have doubled its wind power capacity.
EGCO has already contemplated expanding its partnership with its Chinese counterpart based on this road map.


EGCO’s Power Plant Business 3 general manager Chaiwut Saengpredekorn praised Goldwind as a trustworthy strategic partner thanks to the company’s cutting-edge technology and consistently high-quality output.
For instance, Goldwind is one Chinese firm that has been participating in Thailand’s renewable energy sector. The Sirindhorn Dam hydro-floating solar hybrid project, which began commercial operation at the end of last year, is another example of successful Sino-Thai collaboration.


Chinese automakers SAIC, Great Wall Motor, and BYD have all opened assembly plants in Thailand in recent years, making them formidable rivals in the domestic market for electric cars.
These actions show how Chinese businesses are becoming critical cogs in Thailand’s green energy transitions.


Chaiwut has praised Chinese technology, saying that Chinese businesses make good partners and provide goods that can compete with those made in Europe and the United States.

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