Suppliers expect new centre to spike solar panel sales

Sales of solar panels are expected to ratchet up following the government’s decision to set up a one-stop service centre to facilitate factory operators wanting to utilise solar power, say solar panel suppliers.

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

The cabinet resolved on March 27 to have the Energy, Interior and Indus try ministries work together to oper ate the centre as part of an effort to improve ease of doing business in Thailand.

The centre could benefit more than 72,000 factories countrywide if owners seek permission from authorities to install rooftop solar panels, as the centre avoids a lengthy and time-con suming procedure.