Mixed response to solar panel bill

Possible loopholes identified in the draft

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

A new bill to promote solar panel installation is drawing mixed reactions from businesses, with the latest comment from the Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association identifying possible loopholes in the draft.

The association's positive response followed a comment made on the X social media platform by politician-turned-entrepreneur Treerat Sirichantaropas, chief executive of New Energy Plus Solutions, which sells solar panels manufactured by Shanghai-based Jinko Solar Holding.

Mr Treerat suggested the bill gives too much power to the energy minister, who alone can issue regulations ranging from solar panel installation to electricity trade.