Gunkul stresses need for hike in clean power supply

Thailand may lose an opportunity to increase digital economy investment, including in data centres, if it does not step up efforts to significantly increase its supply of clean power, says SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, an integrated clean energy developer.

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

Without sufficient renewable energy, it will be difficult for the country to promote investment in new industries and commit to its pledge to cut carbon dioxide emissions, said chief executive Naruechon Dhumrongpiyawut.

She was referring to data centres, artificial intelligence technology firms, electric vehicles, and smart electronics, all of which are key components of the digital economy.

In Thailand's power development plan (PDP), authorities set a target to have renewable power make up 51% of the nation's total power supply by 2037, up from 22% at the end of 2024.